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Norfolk City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 26,882 students in Norfolk City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Norfolk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
49 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
26,882 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
2,078 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Norfolk City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
90 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
495 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
3,888 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
15,086 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
56%
22%
# White Students
5,388 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
20%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
67 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,868 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,585
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
2,094
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,185
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,161
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,065
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,887
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,946
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,853
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,877
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,730
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,443
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,169
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,366
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,521
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$404 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$389 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,038
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,468
$15,257
Best Norfolk City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Grades: 3-8
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #77.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
Granby High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #1111.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1212.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1313.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #1515.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1616.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1717.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2020.
Azalea Gardens Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #2121.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #2222.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2323.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2424.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 750 students
Rank: #2525.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2626.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Grades: K-8
| 681 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2929.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3030.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #3131.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3232.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #3333.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #3434.
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #3535.
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfolk City School District?
Norfolk City School District manages 49 public schools serving 26,882 students.
What is the rank of Norfolk City School District?
Norfolk City School District is ranked #122 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City School District?
56% of Norfolk City School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfolk City School District?
Norfolk City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Norfolk City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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