For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,100 students in Onley, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Onley, VA are Nandua High School and Nandua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onley, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Onley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onley, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Vocational School
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Onley, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Onley, VA include Nandua High School and Nandua Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Onley?
3 public schools are located in Onley.
What is the racial composition of students in Onley?
Onley public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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