For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,534 students in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Western Branch North are Western Branch High School, Western Branch Middle School and Western Branch Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Branch High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #22.
Western Branch Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Hawksley Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7920
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7920
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Western Branch Intermediate
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4013 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
Grades: 3-5
| 771 students
Rank: n/an/a
4122 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7951
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7951
Grades: PK-2
| 805 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA include Western Branch High School, Western Branch Middle School and Western Branch Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of Western Branch North, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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