Ruffner School

William H. Ruffner Middle School is located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, serving a diverse student body within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of William Henry Ruffner, a prominent 19th-century educator and the first Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Virginia. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school while fostering personal growth during their early adolescent years.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. In addition to core academic subjects, Ruffner Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs intended to engage students' interests and talents. By prioritizing partnerships with families and the broader Norfolk community, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic responsibility, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of society.