Overview
Middlesex High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Saluda, Virginia. The school enrolls 370 students. It is part of the Middlesex County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMiddlesex County Public Schools
County51119
CitySaluda
ZIP23149
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510249001012
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment370
White71.9%
Hispanic / Latino8.4%
Black / African American15.1%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)