Best 23434 Virginia Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,733 students in 23434, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 23434, VA are 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23434 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeland High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23434, VA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
King's Fork High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23434 Virginia

23434, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 23434, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 23434, VA include King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23434?
2 public high schools are located in 23434.
What is the racial composition of students in 23434?
23434 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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