Best Schools in Suffolk City, VA
Suffolk City, VA has 22 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,497 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Suffolk City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Suffolk City, VA
The top high schools in Suffolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nansemond River High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students
2. King's Fork High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
3. Lakeland High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
Best Middle Schools in Suffolk City, VA
The top middle schools in Suffolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Yeates Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. Forest Glen Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
4. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
5. King's Fork Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Suffolk City, VA
The top elementary schools in Suffolk City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Shores Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
2. Oakland Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Florence Bowser Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
4. Southwestern Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
5. Nansemond Parkway Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
6. Kilby Shores Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
7. Creekside Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students
8. Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
9. Hillpoint Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
10. Elephant's Fork Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Suffolk City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Suffolk City, VA has a total population of 94,324 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Suffolk 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 Suffolk City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Suffolk City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Suffolk 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 Suffolk City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Suffolk City, VA
How many schools are in Suffolk City, VA?
Suffolk City, VA has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,497 students in total.
How do schools in Suffolk City perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Suffolk City score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Suffolk City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Suffolk 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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations