Best Schools in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA has a total of 83 schools including 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 45 elementary schools. A total of 54,724 students attend Chesapeake, VA schools. On average, schools in Chesapeake score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chesapeake greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA has 17 high schools with 20,001 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chesapeake score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chesapeake greatly exceed expectations.
1. Floyd Kellam High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1882 Students
2. Grassfield High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2314 Students
3. Hickory High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
4. Tallwood High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
5. Western Branch High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
6. Great Bridge High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1624 Students
7. Deep Creek High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
8. Mathews High
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Mathews County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
9. Indian River High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1701 Students
10. Oscar F. Smith High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2291 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA has 16 middle schools with 13,887 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chesapeake score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chesapeake greatly exceed expectations.
1. Princess Anne Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students
2. Hickory Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1336 Students
3. Kempsville Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
4. Great Bridge Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
5. Hugo A. Owens Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1315 Students
6. Western Branch Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
7. Brandon Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
8. Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 719 Students
9. Greenbrier Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
10. Jolliff Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA has 45 elementary schools with 20,836 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chesapeake score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chesapeake greatly exceed expectations.
1. Great Bridge Intermediate
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 698 Students
2. Cedar Road Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 924 Students
3. Southeastern Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 837 Students
4. Butts Road Intermediate
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 617 Students
5. Hickory Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
6. Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
7. Grassfield Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1352 Students
8. Deep Creek Central Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 898 Students
9. Greenbrier Intermediate
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 608 Students
10. Western Branch Intermediate
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 748 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesapeake, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesapeake, VA has a total population of 250,025 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesapeake, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesapeake, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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