Best Schools in Wakefield, VA
Wakefield, VA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,433 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wakefield greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakefield, VA
The top high schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surry County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
2. Sussex Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
3. Southampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wakefield, VA
The top middle schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luther P. Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 201 Students
2. Sussex Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
3. Southampton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, VA
The top elementary schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nottoway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
2. Sussex Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
3. Surry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakefield, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakefield, VA has a total population of 1,958 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakefield, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakefield, VA
How many schools are in Wakefield, VA?
Wakefield, VA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,433 students in total.
How do schools in Wakefield perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wakefield score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wakefield greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakefield?
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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Every school in Wakefield
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.