For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,499 students in Norfolk City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA are Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Norview High School and Lake Taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norfolk City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Norfolk City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Norfolk City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norfolk City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,736 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Granby High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12
Norfolk City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2600 East Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
446 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3338
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Norfolk Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
865 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 683-8417
Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 683-8417
Norfolk General Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
800 W Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23501
(804) 628-3000
Norfolk, VA 23501
(804) 628-3000
Norfolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
900 Asbury Ave
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
7620 Shirland Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4133
Gr: 6-8
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1330 Branch Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4610
Gr: 8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
St. Marys Infant Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
317 Chapel St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2743
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2743
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
1045 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2500
Gr: 3-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Traep - Norfolk (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2861 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 892-3960
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Norfolk City, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Norview High School and Lake Taylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norfolk City?
6 public high schools are located in Norfolk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk City?
Norfolk City public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Norfolk City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norfolk City include: Norview High School vs. Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Booker T Washington High School vs. Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Matthew Fontaine Maury High School vs. Norview High School
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