For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,157 students in 23416, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 23416, VA are Arcadia High School and Arcadia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23416 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23416, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23416, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Vocational School
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23416, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23416, VA include Arcadia High School and Arcadia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23416?
3 public schools are located in 23416.
What is the racial composition of students in 23416?
23416 public schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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