Schools in Suffolk, Virginia (2025)
19 schools · 14,565 students · 19 public · median Enrollment 713.
Suffolk, in Virginia, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 14,565 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high; by sector 19 public.
The median Enrollment across Suffolk's schools is 713, above the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
19 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is John Yeates Middle (80.9, top 10% of middle schools nationally), followed by Colonel Fred Cherry Middle (78.9, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and Forest Glen Middle (77.7, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), Lakeland High (1,045 students).
Ranked schools in Suffolk
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 181John Yeates MiddleSuffolk · Public Middle92% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 279Colonel Fred Cherry MiddleSuffolk · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 736 students
- 378Forest Glen MiddleSuffolk · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 476John F. Kennedy MiddleSuffolk · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 572King's Fork MiddleSuffolk · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 986 students
- 672Nansemond Parkway ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 772Lakeland HighSuffolk · Public High81% Math proficiency · 1,045 students
- 871Nansemond River HighSuffolk · Public High91% Math proficiency · 1,683 students
- 971Northern Shores ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 1071Creekside ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 764 students
- 1171Kilby Shores ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 1270Oakland ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 1370King's Fork HighSuffolk · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,686 students
- 1468Southwestern ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1565Hillpoint ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 780 students
- 1664Elephant's Fork ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 653 students
- 1763Booker T. Washington ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 1861Mack Benn Jr. ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 713 students
- 1929Florence Bowser ElementarySuffolk · Public Elementary69.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 926 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Yeates Middle Suffolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 2 | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle Suffolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78.9 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 736 |
| 3 | Forest Glen Middle Suffolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.7 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 4 | John F. Kennedy Middle Suffolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 5 | King's Fork Middle Suffolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 986 |
| 6 | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 7 | Lakeland High Suffolk · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,045 |
| 8 | Nansemond River High Suffolk · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,683 |
| 9 | Northern Shores Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 10 | Creekside Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 764 |
| 11 | Kilby Shores Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 12 | Oakland Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.3 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 13 | King's Fork High Suffolk · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,686 |
| 14 | Southwestern Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.1 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 15 | Hillpoint Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 780 |
| 16 | Elephant's Fork Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 653 |
| 17 | Booker T. Washington Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 18 | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.1 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 19 | Florence Bowser Elementary Suffolk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 69.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 926 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Suffolk side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Suffolk?
John Yeates Middle is the highest-ranked school in Suffolk with a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Suffolk?
Suffolk has 19 schools (5 middle, 11 elementary, 3 high) educating 14,565 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Suffolk?
The median Enrollment across schools in Suffolk is 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.