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Best Virginia Beach City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 20,424 students in Virginia Beach City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Virginia Beach City, VA are Green Run Collegiate, Floyd Kellam High School and Frank W. Cox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia Beach City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Virginia Beach City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Virginia Beach City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Floyd Kellam High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Virginia Beach City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Run Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 263-1264
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Kellam High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2665 West Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frank W. Cox High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tallwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1668 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Princess Anne High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Salem High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1993 Sun Devil Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 22464
(757) 648-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Landstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Concert Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ocean Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
885 Schuman Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Green Run High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Dahlia Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
First Colonial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Kempsville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Bayside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4960 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Virginia Beach City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Virginia Beach City, VA include Green Run Collegiate, Floyd Kellam High School and Frank W. Cox High School.
How many public high schools are located in Virginia Beach City?
12 public high schools are located in Virginia Beach City.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia Beach City?
Virginia Beach City public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Virginia Beach City are often viewed compared to one another?

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