Best high schools in Virginia Beach (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 12 schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 186Floyd Kellam HighVirginia Beach · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,842 students
- 285Princess Anne HighVirginia Beach · Public High88% Math proficiency · 1,621 students
- 384Frank W. Cox HighVirginia Beach · Public High95% Math proficiency · 1,631 students
- 483Ocean Lakes HighVirginia Beach · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,834 students
- 582Salem HighVirginia Beach · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,690 students
- 681First Colonial HighVirginia Beach · Public High94% Math proficiency · 1,727 students
- 779Landstown HighVirginia Beach · Public High87% Math proficiency · 2,152 students
- 878Kempsville HighVirginia Beach · Public High90% Math proficiency · 2,046 students
- 977Tallwood HighVirginia Beach · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,890 students
- 1073Green Run CollegiateVirginia Beach · Charter High92% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1167Green Run HighVirginia Beach · Public High91% Math proficiency · 1,465 students
- 1263Bayside HighVirginia Beach · Public High81% Math proficiency · 1,984 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd Kellam High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85.6 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,842 |
| 2 | Princess Anne High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.9 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 1,621 |
| 3 | Frank W. Cox High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83.6 Top 5% | 95% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 4 | Ocean Lakes High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82.8 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,834 |
| 5 | Salem High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.7 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,690 |
| 6 | First Colonial High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 94% Math proficiency | 1,727 |
| 7 | Landstown High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.9 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 2,152 |
| 8 | Kempsville High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.4 Top 10% | 90% Math proficiency | 2,046 |
| 9 | Tallwood High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.2 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,890 |
| 10 | Green Run Collegiate Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 73.2 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 11 | Green Run High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.9 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,465 |
| 12 | Bayside High Virginia Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,984 |
Floyd Kellam High in Virginia Beach leads the 2025 list of high schools in Virginia Beach with a Success Index (US) of 85.6. Of the 12 schools shown, 11 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia high schools rankings, every school on the Virginia Beach page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Virginia Beach?
Floyd Kellam High in Virginia Beach, Virginia ranks first among high schools in Virginia Beach with a Success Index (US) of 85.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,842).
How are high schools in Virginia Beach ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.