Very Good
#661 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 36% in state
Pulaski County Middle
Middle School · Pulaski County Public Schools · Pulaski, VA
A middle school in Pulaski, VA serving grades 6th – 8th.
4396 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Math 60% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pulaski County Middle score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pulaski County Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pulaski), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,790
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Private School - DublinPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mayflower Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–11 | 2.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pulaski County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pulaski County Middle is listed in Pulaski County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pulaski County Middle
Pulaski County Middle is a public middle school in Pulaski, VA, part of Pulaski County Public Schools, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pulaski County Middle
What grades does Pulaski County Middle serve?
Pulaski County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pulaski County Middle?
Pulaski County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pulaski County Middle rank in VA?
Pulaski County Middle ranks #661 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Pulaski County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pulaski County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pulaski County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pulaski County Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Pulaski County Middle a charter school?
No, Pulaski County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pulaski County Middle a Title I school?
No, Pulaski County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pulaski County Middle?
91.3% of students at Pulaski County Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (540) 643-0767
- Area population (ZIP 24301)
- 13,370
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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