Best Schools in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, VA has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 11,041 students attend Petersburg City, VA schools. On average, schools in Petersburg City score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Petersburg City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, VA has 4 high schools with 4,531 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 Petersburg City score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Petersburg City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Prince George High
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Matoaca High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Petersburg High
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, VA has 3 middle schools with 3,179 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 Petersburg City score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Petersburg City greatly exceed expectations.
1. J.e.j. Moore Middle
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1393 Students
2. Matoaca Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
3. Vernon Johns Middle
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, VA has 7 elementary schools with 3,331 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 Petersburg City score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Petersburg City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Middle Road Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
2. Ettrick Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
3. Walnut Hill Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
4. Lakemont Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
5. Cool Spring Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
6. Pleasants Lane Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg City, VA has a total population of 33,458 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg 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 Petersburg City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg 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 Petersburg City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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