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Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

312 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 40,576 students in Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
48 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
40,576 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
2,751 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#28 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
76%
68%
(20-21)
74%
69%
(20-21)
65%
59%
88%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
43%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,317 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,039 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$540 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$570 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,317
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,039
$15,257

Best Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Gr: 9-12 | 2,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Great Bridge Intermediate
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
253 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4405
Gr: 3-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Road Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-0166
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Butts Road Intermediate
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1571 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4566
Gr: 3-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
109 Benefit Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Deep Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Great Bridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1853 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2008 Dock Landing Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Western Branch High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Grassfield Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2248 Averill Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8923
Gr: PK-5 | 1,347 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Deep Creek Central Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2448 Shipyard Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5356
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Western Branch Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Hawksley Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Hugo A. Owens Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1997 Horseback Run
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2809 Forehand Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Oscar F. Smith High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1994 Tiger Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Indian River High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Greenbrier Intermediate
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 River Birch Run N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 578-7080
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Jolliff Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Jolliff Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Western Branch Intermediate
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4013 Terry Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7941
Gr: 3-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2706 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Georgetown Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
436 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7060
Gr: PK-3 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Greenbrier Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1016 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-5309
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Norfolk Highlands Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7092
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Guenevere Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5347
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7560
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Crestwood Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1240 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7565
Gr: 3-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
G.a. Treakle Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Gilmerton Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Deep Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 Deal Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5321
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7030
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Sparrow Road Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Sparrow Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7050
Gr: 4-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 48 public schools serving 40,576 students.
What is the rank of Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #30 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
43% of Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Chesapeake City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,039 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 40,576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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