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Norfolk City Public Schools


At a glance
109thof 129 Virginia districts▼ 4
Better than 15% of Virginia districts
800 E City Hall Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
·(757) 628-3830·All Virginia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 15.5% of districts
49
Schools
26,807
Students
Top rankedAcademy For Discovery At Lakewood55th of 419 Virginia middle schools
Biggest riser
Camp Allen Elementary up 322 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Easton Preschool at Fairlawn 6.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
1★
0★
9 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Norfolk City Public Schools district in Virginia encompasses 44 schools, including 33 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district faces significant challenges, ranking 109 out of 129 school districts in the state and earning a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall struggles, there are several standout schools that are performing at high levels. Ghent K-8 and Larchmont Elementary are among the top-performing elementary schools in the district, ranking in the top 30% and 25% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively. Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, a middle school, is also a high performer, ranking in the top 15% of Virginia middle schools. Additionally, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary and Tarrallton Elementary stand out with test scores well above the district and state averages.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with 3rd-grade math proficiency ranging from 33% to 93% across the elementary schools. This disparity is likely linked to the district's high rates of poverty, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 89% to over 100% across the schools. Addressing these challenges and investing in quality early childhood education will be crucial for raising achievement across the Norfolk City Public Schools district.

Ranking:
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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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