For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,944 students in 23860, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 207 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23860, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23860, VA are Hopewell High School, Carter G. Woodson Middle School and Harry E. James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23860 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23860, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23860, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Harry E. James Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Patrick Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Hope Academy
Alternative School
201 Poythress Street
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6433
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Dinwiddie Ave.
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Grades: PK
| 309 students
23860, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23860, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23860, VA include Hopewell High School, Carter G. Woodson Middle School and Harry E. James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23860?
7 public schools are located in 23860.
What percentage of students in 23860 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23860 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23860?
23860 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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