King's Fork High School is located in Suffolk, Virginia. It is administered by Suffolk City Public Schools. The school colors are maroon and Vegas gold, and the official mascot is the Bulldog. King's Fork was founded in 2003, and was designed by the architectural firm of Ripley Rodriguez Maddox Motley.
Serving 1,686 students in grades 9-12, King's Fork High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King's Fork High serves the northern part of Suffolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 96.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 11 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King's Fork High School's student population of 1,686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,686 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
King's Fork High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King's Fork High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King's Fork High School's ranking?
King's Fork High School is ranked #1013 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King's Fork High School often compared to?
King's Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nansemond River High School, Lakeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King's Fork High School?
The graduation rate of King's Fork High School is 82%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend King's Fork High School?
1,686 students attend King's Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of King's Fork High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King's Fork High School?
King's Fork High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King's Fork High School offer ?
King's Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is King's Fork High School part of?
King's Fork High School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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