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Best Schools in 23803, VA
23803, VA has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 19,791 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 23803 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 23803, VA
The top high schools in 23803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prince George High
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Thomas Dale High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2556 Students
3. Matoaca High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
4. Dinwiddie County High
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
5. Petersburg High
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in 23803, VA
The top middle schools in 23803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Davis Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1337 Students
2. J.e.j. Moore Middle
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1393 Students
3. Matoaca Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
4. Dinwiddie County Middle
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
5. Vernon Johns Middle
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 23803, VA
The top elementary schools in 23803, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
2. Matoaca Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
3. Middle Road Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
4. Ettrick Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
5. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
6. Sutherland Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
7. Southside Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
8. Walnut Hill Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
9. Cool Spring Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
10. Lakemont Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 23803, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
23803, VA has a total population of 44,358 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 23803, 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 23803, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23803, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23803, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 23803, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 23803, VA
How many schools are in 23803, VA?
23803, VA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 19,791 students in total.
How do schools in 23803 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 23803 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 23803 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23803?
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: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations