Best Schools in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Ghent, Norfolk, VA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,422 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Ghent greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
The top high schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matthew Fontaine Maury High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
The top middle schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
The top elementary schools in Ghent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. The Williams School
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The Williams School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
3. Park Place School
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Park Place School • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ghent, Norfolk, VA has a total population of 4,296 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ghent, Norfolk, 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 Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ghent, Norfolk, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
How many schools are in Ghent, Norfolk, VA?
Ghent, Norfolk, VA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,422 students in total.
How do schools in Ghent perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ghent score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Ghent greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ghent?
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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