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Best Norfolk Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,289 students in Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norfolk, 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, 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 have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Norfolk, 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Norfolk, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Norview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Granby High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norfolk, VA include Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Norview High School and Lake Taylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norfolk?
6 public high schools are located in Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk?
Norfolk public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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