For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,171 students in 23805, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in 23805, VA is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23805 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23805 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23805, VA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
23805, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 8-9 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 23805, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 23805, VA include Petersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23805?
1 public high schools are located in 23805.
What is the racial composition of students in 23805?
23805 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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