Best Schools in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA has a total of 91 schools including 21 high schools, 11 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 45,326 students attend Norfolk, VA schools. On average, schools in Norfolk score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Norfolk greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA has 21 high schools with 18,329 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 Norfolk score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norfolk greatly exceed expectations.
1. Frank W. Cox High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
2. Tallwood High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
3. Kempsville High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
4. Bayside High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students
5. Matthew Fontaine Maury High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
6. Norview High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
7. Granby High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
8. Lake Taylor High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1030 Students
9. Booker T Washington High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA has 11 middle schools with 10,318 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 Norfolk score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norfolk greatly exceed expectations.
1. Great Neck Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
2. Kempsville Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
3. Independence Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students
4. Larkspur Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1536 Students
5. Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 719 Students
6. Blair Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1149 Students
7. Northside Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
8. Bayside 6th Grade Campus
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 326 Students
9. Azalea Gardens Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
10. Norview Middle
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA has 50 elementary schools with 16,679 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 Norfolk score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norfolk exceed expectations.
1. Larchmont Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
2. Arrowhead Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
3. Ghent K-8
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 482 Students
4. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Bay View Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
6. Sewells Point Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
7. Mary Calcott Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Tarrallton Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
9. Larrymore Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
10. Crossroads Prek-8 School
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 756 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norfolk, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norfolk, VA has a total population of 240,387 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, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norfolk, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norfolk, 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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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