For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,715 students in 23462, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 23462, VA is Princess Anne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23462 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23462, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23462 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Princess Anne High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 23462, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princess Anne High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
23462, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center Effective Learning (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
233 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Center For Effective Learning Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
213 North Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5038
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Open Campus Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Traep - Virginia Beach - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6118
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Central Academy Alt. Ed. Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
273 Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5058
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia Beach Secep - Re-ed - Renaissance Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5100 Cleveland St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-6116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23462, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23462, VA include Princess Anne High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23462?
1 public high schools are located in 23462.
What is the racial composition of students in 23462?
23462 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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