For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,194 students in 23454, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in 23454, VA are Frank W. Cox High School, Ocean Lakes High School and First Colonial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 23454 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23454, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23454 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ocean Lakes High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23454, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank W. Cox High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,648 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 Schuman Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5550
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #33.
First Colonial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23454, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23454, VA include Frank W. Cox High School, Ocean Lakes High School and First Colonial High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23454?
3 public high schools are located in 23454.
What is the racial composition of students in 23454?
23454 public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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