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Best Schools in West Petersburg, VA
West Petersburg, VA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,325 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in West Petersburg don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Petersburg, VA
The top high schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dinwiddie County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Petersburg, VA
The top middle schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dinwiddie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Petersburg, VA
The top elementary schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sutherland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
2. Southside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dinwiddie County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Petersburg, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Petersburg, VA has a total population of 817 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Petersburg, 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 West Petersburg, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Petersburg, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Petersburg, 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 West Petersburg, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Petersburg, VA
How many schools are in West Petersburg, VA?
West Petersburg, VA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,325 students in total.
How do schools in West Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in West Petersburg score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in West Petersburg don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Petersburg?
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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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations