Best Schools in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA has a total of 552 schools including 114 high schools, 79 middle schools and 316 elementary schools. A total of 285,464 students attend Virginia Beach, VA schools. On average, schools in Virginia Beach score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Virginia Beach greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 256 Students
2. Floyd Kellam High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1882 Students
3. Camden Early College High
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Camden County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 142 Students
4. Tabb High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1123 Students
5. Grassfield High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2314 Students
6. Frank W. Cox High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
7. Grafton High
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
8. Princess Anne High
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
9. Hickory High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
10. York High
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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
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1335 Students
2. Tabb Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
3. Great Neck Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
4. Princess Anne Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1400 Students
5. Poquoson Middle
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Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
6. Grafton Middle
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
7. Plaza Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1036 Students
8. Virginia Beach Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
9. Salem Middle
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
10. Landstown Middle
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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
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
2. Mount Vernon Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
3. Poquoson Elementary
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Poquoson City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
4. North Landing Elementary
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
5. Coventry Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
6. Great Bridge Intermediate
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 698 Students
7. Tabb Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students
8. Dare Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
9. Bethel Manor Elementary
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York County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
10. Cedar Road Elementary
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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
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Virginia Beach, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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