Best Schools in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, VA has a total of 28 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 20,656 students attend Petersburg, VA schools. On average, schools in Petersburg score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Petersburg greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, VA has 6 high schools with 8,377 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 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 Petersburg 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. Thomas Dale High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2556 Students
4. Dinwiddie County High
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
5. Petersburg High
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, VA has 5 middle schools with 5,474 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Petersburg 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. Dinwiddie County Middle
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. Elizabeth Davis Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1337 Students
5. Vernon Johns Middle
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg, VA has 14 elementary schools with 6,805 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 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Petersburg greatly exceed expectations.
1. South Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Midway Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Middle Road Elementary
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
4. Marguerite F. Christian Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
5. Dinwiddie Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
6. Sutherland Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
7. Southside Elementary
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
8. Ettrick Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
9. Matoaca Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
10. Walnut Hill Elementary
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Petersburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg, VA has a total population of 60,045 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, VA.
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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