Best Public Schools in Chesapeake, VA


Summary:

The city of Chesapeake, Virginia is home to 45 schools that are part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools district. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with 28 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Grassfield High School and Hickory High School are ranked among the top 11 high schools in Virginia, both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. At the elementary level, Great Bridge Intermediate and Butts Road Intermediate are ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in the state, also with 5-star ratings.

However, the district also exhibits significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling in subjects like Mathematics and English Reading. There appears to be a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. The district's middle schools also show a wide range of performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions at that level. Overall, the Chesapeake City Public Schools district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting the importance of addressing equity and ensuring all students have access to a quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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