Best Schools in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA
Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,973 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Ghent Square greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA
The top high schools in Ghent Square, 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 Square, Norfolk, VA
The top middle schools in Ghent Square, 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 Square, Norfolk, VA
The top elementary schools in Ghent Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ghent K-8
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 482 Students
2. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Ghent Montessori School
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Ghent Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students
4. First Presbyterian Preschool
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First Presbyterian Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 160 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA has a total population of 3,877 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ghent Square, 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 Square, Norfolk, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA.
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA
How many schools are in Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA?
Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,973 students in total.
How do schools in Ghent Square perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ghent Square score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Ghent Square greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ghent Square?
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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