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Colonial Heights City Public Schools


At a glance
58thof 129 Virginia districts▲ 19
Better than 55% of Virginia districts
512 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3798
·(804) 524-3400·All Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 55% of districts
6
Schools
2,971
Students
Top rankedNorth Elementary426th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
North Elementary up 321 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lakeview Elementary 12.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Colonial Heights City Public Schools district in Virginia serves students from elementary through high school, with a total of 5 schools - 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the district, with Colonial Heights High School standing out as the top-performing school, consistently exceeding state averages on SOL tests and boasting a strong 92.8% four-year graduation rate.

At the elementary level, North Elementary and Tussing Elementary demonstrate impressive performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, often outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Lakeview Elementary lags behind its counterparts. The Colonial Heights Middle School also trails the high school in academic performance, with several subject areas falling below the state average.

Across the district, a significant percentage of students, ranging from 90.29% to 94.97%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. This suggests the district may face unique challenges in providing adequate resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to academic success beyond just funding levels.

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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.

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