Best Schools in Norfolk City, VA
Norfolk City, VA has 79 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 48 elementary) serving 41,536 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Norfolk City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norfolk City, VA
The top high schools in Norfolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kempsville High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
2. Phoebus High
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Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
3. Bayside High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students
4. Matthew Fontaine Maury High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
5. Lake Taylor High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1030 Students
6. Granby High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
7. Norview High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
8. Booker T Washington High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norfolk City, VA
The top middle schools in Norfolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Independence Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students
3. Larkspur Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1536 Students
4. Northside Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
5. Azalea Gardens Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
6. Blair Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
7. Norview Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students
8. William H. Ruffner Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norfolk City, VA
The top elementary schools in Norfolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larchmont Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
2. Ghent K-8
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 482 Students
3. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
4. Camp Allen Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
5. Hermitage Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
6. Mary Calcott Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
7. Larrymore Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
8. Arrowhead Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
9. Tarrallton Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
10. Willard Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norfolk City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norfolk City, VA has a total population of 238,005 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norfolk City, 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 Norfolk City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norfolk City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norfolk City, 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 Norfolk City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norfolk City, VA
How many schools are in Norfolk City, VA?
Norfolk City, VA has 79 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 41,536 students in total.
How do schools in Norfolk City perform on state tests?
On average, 79 schools in Norfolk City score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Norfolk City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norfolk City?
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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- Projected: 37%
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