For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,981 students in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Great Bridge East are Hickory High School, Hickory Middle School and Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, VA include Hickory High School, Hickory Middle School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Great Bridge East, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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