For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,944 students in 23860, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 207 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23860, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23860, VA are Hopewell High School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23860 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23860, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23860, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Harry E. James Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Dinwiddie Ave.
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Gr: PK | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
23860, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23860, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23860, VA include Hopewell High School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23860?
7 public schools are located in 23860.
What percentage of students in 23860 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23860 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23860?
23860 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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