Best High Schools in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA has 114 high schools with 95,142 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 score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Virginia Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 256 Students

2. Floyd Kellam High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1882 Students

3. Camden Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Camden County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 142 Students

4. Tabb High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1123 Students

5. Grassfield High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2314 Students

6. Frank W. Cox High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students

7. Grafton High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students

8. Princess Anne High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

9. Hickory High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students

10. York High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students

Best Middle Schools in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA has 79 middle schools with 58,939 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 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Virginia Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Old Donation School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students

2. Tabb Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

3. Great Neck Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students

4. Princess Anne Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students

5. Poquoson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

6. Grafton Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students

7. Plaza Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1036 Students

8. Virginia Beach Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students

9. Salem Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students

10. Landstown Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA has 316 elementary schools with 131,383 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 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Virginia Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kingston Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

2. Mount Vernon Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

3. Poquoson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students

4. North Landing Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students

5. Coventry Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students

6. Great Bridge Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 698 Students

7. Tabb Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students

8. Dare Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

9. Bethel Manor Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

10. Cedar Road Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 924 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Virginia Beach, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Virginia Beach, VA has a total population of 1,780,059 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Virginia Beach, VA

285,464

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Virginia Beach, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Virginia Beach, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Virginia Beach, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,339 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Virginia Beach, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Virginia Beach, VA

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Norfolk, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Portsmouth, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Suffolk, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carrollton, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Longview, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Everets, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smithfield, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Isle of Wight, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Orbit, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations