Best Schools in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA has a total of 30 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 22,371 students attend Suffolk, VA schools. On average, schools in Suffolk score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Suffolk greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA has 7 high schools with 9,228 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 Suffolk score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Suffolk greatly exceed expectations.
1. Western Branch High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
2. Nansemond River High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students
3. Churchland High
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
4. King's Fork High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
5. Lakeland High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
Best Middle Schools in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA has 7 middle schools with 5,039 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 Suffolk score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Suffolk greatly exceed expectations.
1. John Yeates Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Western Branch Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
3. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
4. Churchland Middle
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students
5. Forest Glen Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
6. King's Fork Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
7. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA has 13 elementary schools with 8,104 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 Suffolk score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Suffolk exceed expectations.
1. Northern Shores Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
2. Florence Bowser Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
3. Oakland Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
4. Creekside Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students
5. Southwestern Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
6. Kilby Shores Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
7. Nansemond Parkway Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
8. Elephant's Fork Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
9. Hillpoint Elementary
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
10. Churchland Primary & Intermediate
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Suffolk, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Suffolk, VA has a total population of 94,289 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, 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, 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, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Suffolk, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Suffolk, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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