Best Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach City, VA has 118 public schools (13 high, 16 middle, 80 elementary) serving 74,904 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Virginia Beach City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
The top high schools in Virginia Beach City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Kellam High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1882 Students
2. Green Run Collegiate
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
3. Frank W. Cox High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
4. Salem High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students
5. Princess Anne High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
6. Ocean Lakes High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1855 Students
7. Kempsville High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2006 Students
8. Landstown High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
9. Tallwood High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
10. Bayside High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students
Best Middle Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
The top middle schools in Virginia Beach City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Donation School
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Princess Anne Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students
3. Great Neck Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
4. Salem Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
5. Plaza Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1036 Students
6. Landstown Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
7. Corporate Landing Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
8. Virginia Beach Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
9. Kempsville Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
10. Lynnhaven Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
The top elementary schools in Virginia Beach City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Strawbridge Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
2. Princess Anne Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
3. Kingston Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
4. Creeds Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
5. John B. Dey Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
6. Trantwood Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
7. North Landing Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
8. New Castle Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
9. Thoroughgood Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
10. Christopher Farms Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 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
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 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.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Virginia Beach City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Virginia Beach City, VA
How many schools are in Virginia Beach City, VA?
Virginia Beach City, VA has 118 public schools: 13 high schools, 16 middle schools and 80 elementary schools, serving 74,904 students in total.
How do schools in Virginia Beach City perform on state tests?
On average, 118 schools in Virginia Beach City score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Virginia Beach City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Virginia Beach 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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