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Best Western Branch South Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,005 students in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA.

The top ranked public schools in Western Branch South are Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School, Jolliff Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School

(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
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2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300

Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Jolliff Middle School

(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
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1021 Jolliff Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246

Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #33.

Southwestern Elementary School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
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4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310

Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA include Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School, Jolliff Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake?

the neighborhood of Western Branch South, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).