For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,522 students in the neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in North Virginia Beach are Frank W. Cox High School and First Colonial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First Colonial 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 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank W. Cox High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,648 students
Rank: #22.
First Colonial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA include Frank W. Cox High School and First Colonial High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach Beach?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Beach Beach?
the neighborhood of North Beach Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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