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Best Schools in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,864 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Western Branch South meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
The top high schools in Western Branch South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Branch High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
2. Manor High
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
Best Middle Schools in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
The top middle schools in Western Branch South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jolliff Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. William E. Waters Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
The top elementary schools in Western Branch South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 805 Students
2. Southwestern Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
3. Hodges Manor Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA has a total population of 15,869 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, 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 Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA
How many schools are in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA?
Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,864 students in total.
How do schools in Western Branch South perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Western Branch South score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Western Branch South meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Western Branch South?
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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