For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,646 students in 23223, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA are Franklin Military Academy and Armstrong High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 23223 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23223, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23223 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Military Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23223, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Grades: K-12
| 642 students
23223, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Grades: 3-8
| 133 students
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA include Franklin Military Academy and Armstrong High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23223?
3 public high schools are located in 23223.
What is the racial composition of students in 23223?
23223 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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