Schools in Petersburg, Virginia (2025)
8 schools · 4,582 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 540.
Petersburg, in Virginia, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,582 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Petersburg's schools is 540, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Walnut Hill Elementary (61.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Pleasants Lane Elementary (55.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Petersburg High (49.1, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Petersburg High (1,215 students), Vernon Johns Middle (949 students), Walnut Hill Elementary (574 students).
Ranked schools in Petersburg
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 161Walnut Hill ElementaryPetersburg · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 256Pleasants Lane ElementaryPetersburg · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 349Petersburg HighPetersburg · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,215 students
- 441Cool Spring ElementaryPetersburg · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 540Vernon Johns MiddlePetersburg · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 949 students
- 635Lakemont ElementaryPetersburg · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 393 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Hill Elementary Petersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 2 | Pleasants Lane Elementary Petersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 3 | Petersburg High Petersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,215 |
| 4 | Cool Spring Elementary Petersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 5 | Vernon Johns Middle Petersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 949 |
| 6 | Lakemont Elementary Petersburg · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 393 |
Other schools in Petersburg
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Petersburg side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Petersburg?
Walnut Hill Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Petersburg with a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Petersburg?
Petersburg has 8 schools (4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other) educating 4,582 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Petersburg?
The median Enrollment across schools in Petersburg is 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.