For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,644 students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Ghent are Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and Ghent K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,697 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Ghent K-8
Magnet School
(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
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and Ghent K-8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Ghent, Norfolk public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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