For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,414 students in Suffolk, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Suffolk, 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, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Suffolk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Suffolk, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nansemond River High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Suffolk, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
King's Fork High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Suffolk, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fostering Innovation And Relevance Through Stem And Trades (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Suffolk, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Suffolk, VA include Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Suffolk?
3 public high schools are located in Suffolk.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk?
Suffolk public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Suffolk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Suffolk 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. King's Fork High School
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