Colonial Heights city Schools & Education
Colonial Heights city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,929
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#76
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Colonial Heights city
Measured School Summary
Colonial Heights city has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Colonial Heights city spends $8,929 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Colonial Heights city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #76 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
5.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,929
$988 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Colonial Heights city has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Colonial Heights city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Colonial Heights city has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#76
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,843 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Colonial Heights City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Colonial Heights city?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Colonial Heights city, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated Suburban School System
Colonial Heights city operates 6 public schools that serve a compact community of 2,843 students. The infrastructure is comprised of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 specialized facility.
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
The Colonial Heights City Public Schools district oversees all 6 schools in the city, managing a total enrollment of 2,843. The system is purely traditional, with 0.0% of the student population attending charter schools.
Uniformly Suburban Learning Environments
Every school in the city is classified as a suburban locale, creating a consistent neighborhood feel with an average size of 569 students. Colonial Heights High is the largest school with 876 students, while North Elementary offers a smaller setting with 331 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Colonial Heights city
Reported Enrollment
2,843
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Colonial Heights city
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
6 Public Schools in Colonial Heights city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 876 |
| Tussing Elementary | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 623 |
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 598 |
| Lakeview Elementary | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| North Elementary | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 331 |
| Colonial Heights Technical Center | Record | Colonial Heights City Public Schools | Colonial Heights, 23834Suburb: Large | — | Vocational | — |
COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
Tussing Elementary
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
Lakeview Elementary
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
North Elementary
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Colonial Heights, 23834 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,929
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Colonial Heights city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Colonial Heights city, Virginia?
Colonial Heights city operates 6 public schools that serve a compact community of 2,843 students. The infrastructure is comprised of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 specialized facility.
What are the major school districts in Colonial Heights city, Virginia?
The Colonial Heights City Public Schools district oversees all 6 schools in the city, managing a total enrollment of 2,843. The system is purely traditional, with 0.0% of the student population attending charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Colonial Heights city?
Every school in the city is classified as a suburban locale, creating a consistent neighborhood feel with an average size of 569 students. Colonial Heights High is the largest school with 876 students, while North Elementary offers a smaller setting with 331 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.