Top Rankings
Colonial Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,931 students in Colonial Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Colonial Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
2,931 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colonial Heights City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
25%
22%
% White
47%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,651 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,040 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,651
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,040
$15,257
Best Colonial Heights City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5501 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Vocational School
3451 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,931 students.
What is the rank of Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District is ranked #77 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Heights City School District?
47% of Colonial Heights City School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Colonial Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,040 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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