Summary:
Culpeper County Public Schools in Virginia includes two middle schools, Culpeper Middle and Floyd T. Binns Middle, both serving grades 6 through 8. Floyd T. Binns Middle is the higher-performing of the two, earning a 2-star rating and ranking 285th out of 416 Virginia middle schools, while Culpeper Middle earns 1 star and ranks 328th. This gap is notable because both schools serve nearly identical student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates around 65%. However, Floyd T. Binns Middle spends about $1,053 more per student and has a lower student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger results in math, civics, and reading.
In 2025–2026, Floyd T. Binns Middle posted significantly higher proficiency in 8th-grade math (61% vs. 40%) and civics (66% vs. 59%), while also leading in most other subjects. Both schools excel in advanced math, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and 7th-grade Algebra I. Yet grade-level 7th-grade math is a weak spot for both, falling below the state average of 51%. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, with both schools around 20%—well above the state average of 14.8%. Reading proficiency also trails the state in nearly every grade, with the largest gap in 8th grade where both schools sit 6 to 12 points behind the Virginia average.
Both schools experienced notable year-over-year declines in 8th-grade science and civics, suggesting a district-level challenge in those subjects. Culpeper Middle’s overall ranking has been steadily falling—from the 29th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 21st percentile in 2025–2026—while Floyd T. Binns Middle remains more competitive despite a recent dip. For parents, the takeaway is that Floyd T. Binns Middle offers stronger overall academics and more personalized attention, while Culpeper Middle faces steeper challenges in math and reading, though both schools have clear strengths in advanced coursework.
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