Best High Schools in 23321, VA

High schools
4
Students
6,490
Avg actual
83%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 23321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Churchland High

A-

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

2. Western Branch High

B+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students

3. Nansemond River High

C+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students

4. Manor High

D+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students

Best Middle Schools in 23321, VA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,768
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 23321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jolliff Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students

2. Western Branch Middle

B

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students

3. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

4. Churchland Middle

D

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students

5. William E. Waters Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 534 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 23321, VA

Elementary schools
8
Students
5,055
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 23321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edwin W. Chittum Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students

2. Western Branch Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 748 Students

3. Southwestern Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students

4. Creekside Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students

5. Churchland Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 767 Students

6. Hodges Manor Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students

7. Aldersgate New Creation Umc Kinder Prep

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Aldersgate New Creation Umc Kinder Prep • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 127 Students

8. Western Branch Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 813 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 23321, VA

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

Community Factors

23321, VA has a total population of 37,720 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 23321, VA

15,736

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 23321, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23321, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23321, VA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,987 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 23321, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 23321, VA

How many schools are in 23321, VA?

23321, VA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 15,736 students in total.

How do schools in 23321 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 23321 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 23321 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23321?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 23321, VA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

23701, VA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
23435, VA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
23703, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
23707, VA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
23702, VA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
23704, VA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
23708, VA

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
23709, VA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
23323, VA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
23507, VA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations