Middlesex High

Middlesex County Public Schools
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
370 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Middlesex High School, located in Saluda, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Middlesex County Public Schools district. Situated along General Puller Highway, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.

As a staple of the Tidewater region, Middlesex High School maintains a focus on student achievement and development within a small-town setting. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparency and communication, offering resources for students, parents, and faculty to stay informed about academic calendars, sports programs, and administrative news. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational expectations, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and academic excellence among its student body.
370
Total Students
31.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    266 (71.9%)
  • Black
    56 (15.1%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Middlesex County Public Schools
Phone: (804)758-2132
Website: http://mhs.mcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 101
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio