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Best Schools in 23805, VA
23805, VA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,320 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 23805 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 23805, VA
The top high schools in 23805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prince George High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Dinwiddie County High
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Projected Test Scores
Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
3. Petersburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in 23805, VA
The top middle schools in 23805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J.e.j. Moore Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1393 Students
2. Dinwiddie County Middle
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
3. Vernon Johns Middle
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 23805, VA
The top elementary schools in 23805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Dinwiddie Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
3. Middle Road Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
4. Southside Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
5. Walnut Hill Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
6. Cool Spring Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
7. Lakemont Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
8. Pleasants Lane Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 23805, VA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
23805, VA has a total population of 19,813 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 23805, 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 23805, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 23805, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 23805, 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 23805, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 23805, VA
How many schools are in 23805, VA?
23805, VA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,320 students in total.
How do schools in 23805 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 23805 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 23805 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 23805?
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: 60%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations