For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,780 students in 23434, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in 23434, VA are King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23434 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King's Fork High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23434, VA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King's Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
23434, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23434, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23434, VA include King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23434?
2 public high schools are located in 23434.
What is the racial composition of students in 23434?
23434 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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