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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23662


At a glance
4
Schools
2,030
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedPoquoson Middle33rd of 419 Virginia middle schools
Biggest riser
Poquoson High up 27 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 23662 zip code area is home to 4 schools that are part of the highly-ranked Poquoson City Public Schools district. This district is ranked 4th out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools in this area include 2 elementary schools (Poquoson Elementary and Poquoson Primary), 1 middle school (Poquoson Middle), and 1 high school (Poquoson High).

Poquoson High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 24th out of 328 Virginia high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 90% proficiency in many subject areas, as well as a high graduation rate of 92.8% and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5%. Poquoson Middle School is also a standout, ranking 33rd out of 419 Virginia middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school demonstrates exceptional performance in math, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry, and strong reading scores with over 90% proficiency in English Reading across all grade levels.

Overall, the schools in the 23662 zip code area show a strong commitment to academic excellence, with multiple schools ranking among the top in the state. However, the district faces a challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may require targeted interventions to address. The schools also serve a diverse socioeconomic population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 19.1% to 27.91%. Despite these challenges, the Poquoson school district continues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

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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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