Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District

800 E City Hall Ave., Room 1200
Norfolk, VA 23510
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 27,264 students in Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
50 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
27,264 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
2,036 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#121 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
98 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
517 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,328 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
15,745 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
58%
22%
# White Students
5,659 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
21%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,843 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,529
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
2,103
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,071
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,013
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,068
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,051
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,054
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,999
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,047
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,964
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,515
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,898
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,446
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,506
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,265 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$404 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$389 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,827
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,265
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Norfolk City PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Grades: 3-8
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #66.
Ghent School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Granby High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #1010.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1111.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1212.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1313.
Booker T. Washington High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #1414.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,217 students
Rank: #1616.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Willard Model Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1919.
Azalea Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #2020.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,280 students
Rank: #2121.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #2222.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2323.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2424.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2525.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Grades: 3-8
| 433 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #2828.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2929.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #3030.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3131.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #3232.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #3333.
Southside Stem At Campostella
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #3434.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3535.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District?
Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District manages 50 public schools serving 27,264 students.
What is the rank of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District?
Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #123 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District?
58% of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District?
Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,265 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 50 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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