For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,137 students in 23502, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 23502, VA is Lake Taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23502 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Taylor High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23502, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Grades: PK-2
| 286 students
Southeastern Coop Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23502, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23502, VA include Lake Taylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23502?
1 public high schools are located in 23502.
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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