Frank W. Cox High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 · Virginia Beach City Public Schools
#61 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#809 of 16,910 nationally
About Frank W. Cox High
Frank W. Cox High is a public high located in Virginia Beach, in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,631 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 61st of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,631.
There are 82 schools in Virginia Beach; Frank W. Cox High ranks 27th of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)94%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Frank W. Cox High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Frank W. Cox High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Great Neck Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 1.3 km away
John B. Dey Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students · 1.5 km away
Alanton Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 1.9 km away
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students · 2.4 km away
First Colonial High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,727 students · 2.5 km away
Lynnhaven Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students · 2.6 km away
Linkhorn Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 3.8 km away
Kingston Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 4.7 km away
King's Grant Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 4.8 km away
Malibu Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
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1,634 students
Matoaca High
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1,624 students
Warwick High
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1,622 students
Princess Anne High
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1,621 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frank W. Cox High a good school?
Frank W. Cox High has a Success Index (US) of 83.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #61 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Frank W. Cox High rank in Virginia?
Frank W. Cox High ranks #61 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #809 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frank W. Cox High?
Frank W. Cox High had 1,631 students in 2025.
Is Frank W. Cox High a elementary school or a high school?
Frank W. Cox High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Frank W. Cox High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frank W. Cox High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.