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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23462


At a glance
12
Schools
8,197
Students
Top rankedPrincess Anne High94th of 328 Virginia high schools
Biggest riser
Arrowhead Elementary up 43 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Bayside 6th Grade Campus 8.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 23462 zip code area of Virginia Beach, Virginia is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Princess Anne High School and the Bayside 6th Grade Campus leading the way.

Princess Anne High School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 100 high schools in Virginia and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.5%, along with impressive test scores, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in various SOL (Standards of Learning) exams. The middle schools, Larkspur Middle School and Bayside Middle School, have also shown strong performance in mathematics, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I and Geometry SOL exams.

The Bayside 6th Grade Campus stands out as a specialized institution with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics and English Reading SOL exams, despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the data also reveals consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools, which may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the schools in the 23462 zip code area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some institutions excelling while others show room for improvement, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to these differences.

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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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