Best High Schools in 23185, VA

High schools
6
Students
6,524
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 23185, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jamestown High

A

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

2. Bruton High

B

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students

3. Warhill High

B-

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students

4. Lafayette High

B-

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students

5. Woodside High

C+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

6. Charles City County High

F

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charles City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 247 Students

Best Middle Schools in 23185, VA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,621
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 23185, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Queens Lake Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. Lois Hornsby Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students

3. Berkeley Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students

4. James Blair Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

5. Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 23185, VA

Elementary schools
13
Students
5,970
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 23185, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Waller Mill Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students

2. Magruder Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 663 Students

3. Matoaka Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students

4. Laurel Lane Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students

5. Norge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

6. Clara Byrd Baker Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

7. J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

8. Matthew Whaley Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

9. James River Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

10. Katherine Johnson Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 23185, VA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

23185, VA has a total population of 51,358 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 23185, VA

16,892

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 23185, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23185, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23185, VA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,688 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 23185, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 23185, VA

How many schools are in 23185, VA?

23185, VA has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,892 students in total.

How do schools in 23185 perform on state tests?

On average, 27 schools in 23185 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 23185 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23185?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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