Best Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach City, VA has a total of 123 schools including 21 high schools, 15 middle schools and 80 elementary schools. A total of 72,358 students attend Virginia Beach City, VA schools. On average, schools in Virginia Beach City score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Virginia Beach City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach City, VA has 21 high schools with 22,732 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 Virginia Beach City score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Virginia Beach City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Floyd Kellam High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1882 Students
2. Frank W. Cox High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
3. Princess Anne High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
4. Ocean Lakes High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1855 Students
5. Green Run Collegiate
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
6. Salem High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students
7. Tallwood High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
8. First Colonial High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students
9. Landstown High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
10. Kempsville High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
Best Middle Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach City, VA has 15 middle schools with 15,772 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 Virginia Beach City score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Virginia Beach City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Old Donation School
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Great Neck Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
3. Princess Anne Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students
4. Plaza Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1036 Students
5. Virginia Beach Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
6. Salem Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
7. Landstown Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
8. Lynnhaven Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
9. Corporate Landing Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
10. Kempsville Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach City, VA has 80 elementary schools with 33,854 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 Virginia Beach City score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Virginia Beach City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Kingston Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
2. North Landing Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
3. Princess Anne Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
4. John B. Dey Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
5. Red Mill Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
6. New Castle Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
7. Strawbridge Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
8. Thoroughgood Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
9. Three Oaks Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
10. Linkhorn Park Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Virginia Beach City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Virginia Beach City, VA has a total population of 459,470 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Virginia Beach City, VA
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Virginia Beach City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Virginia Beach City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Virginia Beach City, VA.
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