For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 524 students in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public school in South Brambleton is Ruffner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruffner School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Gr: 3-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk, VA include Ruffner School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of South Brambleton, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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