Virginia Beach City School District

2512 George Mason Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6038
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Virginia Beach City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 88 public schools serving 65,456 students in Virginia Beach City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Virginia Beach City School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
88 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
65,456 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
4,610 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Virginia Beach City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#10 out of 135 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Virginia Beach City   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
69%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia Beach City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
78%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia Beach City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70%
59%
92%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Virginia Beach City   School District and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
151 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,051 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
8,906 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
15,062 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
23%
22%
# White Students
29,787 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
46%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
316 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7,183 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,500
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
4,479
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,976
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,738
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,906
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,787
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,793
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,789
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,902
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,041
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,464
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,240
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,863
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,978
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,302 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$929 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Virginia Beach City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$936 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart displays total spending of Virginia Beach City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,199
$15,473
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Virginia Beach City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,302
$15,228
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Virginia Beach City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Virginia Beach City School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Grades: 2-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Green Run Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Landing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2929 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd Kellam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2665 West Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,882 students
Rank: #66.
Thoroughgood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #77.
John B. Dey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 N Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #88.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1993 Sun Devil Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 22464
(757) 648-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Frank W. Cox High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tallwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1668 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #1111.
Princess Anne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2444 Seaboard Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1212.
Red Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Great Neck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #1414.
Princess Anne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #1515.
Strawbridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2553 Strawbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1616.
Three Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Elson Green Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1717.
Princess Anne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2323 Holland Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 1,400 students
Rank: #1818.
Ocean Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Schuman Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #1919.
Tallwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2025 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2020.
New Castle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4136 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #2121.
Plaza Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3080 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2222.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2323.
Virginia Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 648-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #2424.
First Colonial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,797 students
Rank: #2525.
Landstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #2626.
Salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #2727.
Alanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1441 Stephens Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2828.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2213 Round Hill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 986 students
Rank: #2929.
Rosemont Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #3030.
Creeds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
920 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
(757) 648-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3131.
Kempsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Centerville Tnpk
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Christopher Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2828 Pleasant Acres Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 648-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #3434.
Landstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2212 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #3535.
Windsor Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
233 Presidential Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 648-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Virginia Beach City School District?
Virginia Beach City School District manages 88 public schools serving 65,456 students.
What is the rank of Virginia Beach City School District?
Virginia Beach City School District is ranked #11 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia Beach City School District?
46% of Virginia Beach City School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Virginia Beach City School District?
Virginia Beach City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Virginia Beach City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,302 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 88 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 65,456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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