Best Schools in 23508, VA
23508, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,182 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 23508 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 23508, VA
The top high schools in 23508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matthew Fontaine Maury High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
2. Granby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in 23508, VA
The top middle schools in 23508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 23508, VA
The top elementary schools in 23508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larchmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
2. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Sewells Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. James Monroe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
5. Granby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
6. St Patrick Catholic School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 23508, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
23508, VA has a total population of 20,539 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 23508, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 23508, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23508, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23508, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 23508, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 23508, VA
How many schools are in 23508, VA?
23508, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,182 students in total.
How do schools in 23508 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 23508 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 23508 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23508?
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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