For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,265 students in 23970, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23970, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23970, VA are South Hill Elementary School and Park View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23970 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23970, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23970, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
23970, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Grades: PK-2
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23970, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23970, VA include South Hill Elementary School and Park View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23970?
2 public schools are located in 23970.
What percentage of students in 23970 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23970 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23970?
23970 public schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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