Top 5 Best Norfolk City Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,365 students in Norfolk City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA are Maury High School, Norview High School and Granby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Norfolk City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Norfolk City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maury High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Norfolk City (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #22.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #33.
Granby High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #55.
Booker T. Washington High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
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Norfolk City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1025 Widgeon Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4630
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Grades: PK
| 130 students
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
865 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 683-8417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
800 W Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23501
(804) 628-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
922 W 21st St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
7620 Shirland Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Grades: PK-2
| 286 students
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Grades: 8
| 122 students
St. Marys Infant Home (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
317 Chapel St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2743
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3327
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA include Maury High School, Norview High School and Granby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norfolk City, VA?
6 public high schools are located in Norfolk City, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City, VA?
Norfolk City, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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