Best Schools in 23517, VA
23517, VA has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,148 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 23517 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 23517, VA
The top high schools in 23517, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in 23517, VA
The top middle schools in 23517, 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 23517, VA
The top elementary schools in 23517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ghent K-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 482 Students
2. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Lindenwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
4. James Monroe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
5. Park Place School
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Projected Test Scores
Park Place School • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 23517, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
23517, VA has a total population of 5,103 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 23517, 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 23517, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
66.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
61.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23517, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23517, 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 23517, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 23517, VA
How many schools are in 23517, VA?
23517, VA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,148 students in total.
How do schools in 23517 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 23517 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 23517 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23517?
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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