For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,736 students in 23517, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 23517, VA is Matthew Fontaine Maury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23517 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23517 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23517, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Norfolk Skills Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
922 W 21st St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23517, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23517, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23517?
1 public high schools are located in 23517.
What is the racial composition of students in 23517?
23517 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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