For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,623 students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Ghent is Matthew Fontaine Maury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,736 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk public high schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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