Summary:
Zip code 22847, in Quicksburg, Virginia, is served by a single middle school, North Fork Middle, which enrolls 362 students in grades 6–8 and belongs to Shenandoah County Public Schools. As the only middle school in this area, it stands out as a high performer relative to district and state benchmarks, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 90th out of 416 Virginia middle schools for 2025–2026, placing it in the 78th percentile.
Math is the school's strongest subject. Seventh-grade math proficiency reached 88% versus 51% statewide, 8th-grade math hit 78% versus 47% statewide, and Algebra I achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate for 8th graders in both reporting years. Science is another clear strength at 79% proficiency, well above the state average of 65%. The school also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.0%, compared with 11.9% for the district and 14.8% statewide. This is especially notable given that nearly 84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently outperforms the state in most tested subjects.
Reading results are solid in 7th and 8th grades, where proficiency exceeds district and state averages, but 6th-grade reading is a concern: proficiency dropped from 81% to 68% in the latest year, falling below both district and state averages. With a favorable 11.1-to-1 student–teacher ratio and per-student spending of $11,335, North Fork Middle has the resources to support individualized instruction. Overall, it is a high-achieving school that delivers strong outcomes despite serving a high-poverty population, though the 6th-grade reading decline is worth monitoring in the coming year.
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