For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,406 students in 23842, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 23842, VA are South Elementary School, David A. Harrison Elementary School and J.e.j. Moore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23842 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23842, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23842, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13400 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2755
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
David A. Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12900 E Quaker Rd
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 991-2242
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 991-2242
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
J.e.j. Moore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11455 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2740
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #44.
Crater Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6102 County Dr.
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23842, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18701 James River Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(757) 866-8422
Disputanta, VA 23842
(757) 866-8422
Grades: K-2
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23842, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23842, VA include South Elementary School, David A. Harrison Elementary School and J.e.j. Moore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23842?
4 public schools are located in 23842.
What is the racial composition of students in 23842?
23842 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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