Best Public Schools in Suffolk, VA

The city of Suffolk, Virginia is home to 19 schools that are part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which serves 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district is ranked 74 out of 129 districts in Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. John Yeates Middle School is ranked 113 out of 419 Virginia middle schools and is rated 4 stars, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Reading and over 90% proficient or better in Geometry and Algebra I. Oakland Elementary School is ranked 258 out of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools and is rated 4 stars, with over 80% of students proficient or better in math and reading. Nansemond River High School is ranked 150 out of 328 Virginia high schools, has a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%, and strong test scores, particularly in Geometry, Algebra I, and English Reading.

However, the district also has some lower-performing schools, such as Booker T. Washington Elementary and Hillpoint Elementary, which struggle with lower test scores and rankings. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools serving higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients tending to have lower performance. By addressing these disparities and providing targeted support, the district has the potential to improve educational outcomes for all students.