King's Fork High School serves 1,617 students in grades 9-12.
King's Fork High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King's Fork High School's student population of 1,617 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King's Fork High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of King's Fork High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
64%
22%
White
22%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #867 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 81%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend King's Fork High School?
1,617 students attend King's Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of King's Fork High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King's Fork High School part of?
King's Fork High School is part of Suffolk City Public Schools School District.
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