For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,414 students in Suffolk City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Suffolk City, VA are Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Suffolk City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Suffolk City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nansemond River High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Suffolk City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #22.
King's Fork High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Suffolk City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Suffolk City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Suffolk City, VA include Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Suffolk City?
3 public high schools are located in Suffolk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk City?
Suffolk City public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Suffolk City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Suffolk City include: King's Fork High School vs. Nansemond River High School, Nansemond River High School vs. King's Fork High School, Lakeland High School vs. Nansemond River High School
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