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Best Schools in 23709, VA
23709, VA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,802 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 23709 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 23709, VA
The top high schools in 23709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manor High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
Best Middle Schools in 23709, VA
The top middle schools in 23709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cradock Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 23709, VA
The top elementary schools in 23709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brighton Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 411 Students
2. Cradock Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 23709, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
23709, VA has a total population of 624 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 23709, 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 23709, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23709, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23709, 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 23709, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 23709, VA
How many schools are in 23709, VA?
23709, VA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,802 students in total.
How do schools in 23709 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 23709 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 23709 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23709?
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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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations