Can I use Norfolk city's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Norfolk city school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Norfolk city?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Norfolk city?

Start with the 54 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Norfolk city Schools & Education

Name: Norfolk city, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Norfolk city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,321

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#97

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Norfolk city

Measured School Summary

Norfolk city has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Norfolk city spends $8,321 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 23% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Norfolk 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

54 public schools and 4 districts 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

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #97 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

82.0%

7.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,321

$380 above the state average

School coverage

4 districts 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

Norfolk city has 54 public schools across 4 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Norfolk 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.

Dominant-district county

Norfolk City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 50 of 54 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#97

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.

Norfolk City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

27,306 students

Elementary 31Middle 6High 5Other 8

50 listed schools in this county slice.

KINGS DAUGHTERS

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

TIDEWATER REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED PROJECT

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Norfolk City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 50 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 Norfolk city?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Norfolk city district systems?

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 Norfolk 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.

Norfolk’s Urban Educational Network

Norfolk manages a robust infrastructure of 54 public schools, including 31 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. Across four districts, the city supports a total enrollment of 27,306 students.

Performance Results and Spending Trends

Norfolk reports an 82% graduation rate, which sits below the state average of 89% and the national average of 87%. The city invests $8,321 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average of $7,941 but trailing the national benchmark of $13,000.

The Norfolk City Public Schools System

Norfolk City Public Schools is the dominant force in the area, serving all 27,306 students across 50 of the city's schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the city’s public education system.

Life in a Purely Urban Setting

Every one of Norfolk's 54 schools is classified as a city locale, creating a consistent urban feel. Norview High is the largest campus with 1,915 students, while the average school size across the city remains around 607 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Norfolk city

Reported Enrollment

27,306

45 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle6

High5

Other12

4 School Districts in Norfolk city

Norfolk City Public Schools

KINGS DAUGHTERS

1 school

0 students

TIDEWATER REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE ED PROJECT

1 school

0 students

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

1 school

0 students

54 Public Schools in Norfolk city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Norfolk city, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
NORVIEW HIGH	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23513City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,915
GRANBY HIGH	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23505City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,837
Matthew Fontaine Maury High	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23517City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,697
NORVIEW MIDDLE	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23513City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,259
BLAIR MIDDLE	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23517City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,149
LAKE TAYLOR HIGH	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23502City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,030
Booker T Washington High	Profile	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23504City: Midsize	9–12	High	947
Azalea Gardens Middle	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23518City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	848
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23503City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	763
Crossroads PreK-8 School	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23518City: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	756
SOUTHSIDE STEM ACADEMY AT CAMPOSTELLA	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23523City: Midsize	KG–8	Primary	737
ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY AT LAKEWOOD	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23509City: Midsize	3–8	Middle	719
Little Creek Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23518City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	631
LAKE TAYLOR	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23502City: Midsize	KG–8	Primary	626
Coleman Place Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23513City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	617
Larrymore Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23518City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	592
Ingleside Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23502City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	574
Jacox Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23504City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	568
Sewells Point Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23505City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	551
Bay View Elementary	Record	Norfolk City Public Schools	Norfolk, 23503City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	548

NORVIEW HIGH

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23513 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,915 students

GRANBY HIGH

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23505 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,837 students

Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23517 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,697 students

NORVIEW MIDDLE

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23513 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,259 students

BLAIR MIDDLE

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23517 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,149 students

LAKE TAYLOR HIGH

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23502 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,030 students

Booker T Washington High

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23504 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High947 students

Azalea Gardens Middle

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23518 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle848 students

NORTHSIDE MIDDLE

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23503 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle763 students

Crossroads PreK-8 School

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23518 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary756 students

SOUTHSIDE STEM ACADEMY AT CAMPOSTELLA

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23523 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–8Primary737 students

ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY AT LAKEWOOD

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23509 / City: Midsize

Record3–8Middle719 students

Little Creek Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23518 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary631 students

LAKE TAYLOR

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23502 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–8Primary626 students

Coleman Place Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23513 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary617 students

Larrymore Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23518 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary592 students

Ingleside Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23502 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary574 students

Jacox Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23504 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary568 students

Sewells Point Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23505 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary551 students

Bay View Elementary

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk, 23503 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary548 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,321

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Norfolk city?

Norfolk city has a school score of 42/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Norfolk city?

The high school graduation rate in Norfolk city is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Norfolk city spend per student?

Norfolk city spends $8,321 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Norfolk city, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Norfolk city, Virginia?

Norfolk manages a robust infrastructure of 54 public schools, including 31 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. Across four districts, the city supports a total enrollment of 27,306 students.

How do schools in Norfolk city perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Norfolk city, Virginia?

What is the school experience like in Norfolk city?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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