Tallwood High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 · Virginia Beach City Public Schools
#108 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#1703 of 16,910 nationally
About Tallwood High
Tallwood 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 1,890 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 108th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,890.
There are 82 schools in Virginia Beach; Tallwood High ranks 52nd of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Tallwood High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tallwood High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brandon Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 1.3 km away
Tallwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students · 1.5 km away
Centerville Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students · 1.9 km away
Salem Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 3.1 km away
Greenbrier Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
657 students · 3.3 km away
Salem High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,690 students · 3.4 km away
College Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 3.5 km away
Indian Lakes Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 3.5 km away
Fairfield Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 3.6 km away
Woodstock Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Freedom High
South Riding · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,885 students
Douglas S. Freeman High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Franklin County High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,880 students
Riverbend High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,913 students
Briar Woods High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tallwood High a good school?
Tallwood High has a Success Index (US) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #108 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 Tallwood High rank in Virginia?
Tallwood High ranks #108 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #1703 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tallwood High?
Tallwood High had 1,890 students in 2025.
Is Tallwood High a elementary school or a high school?
Tallwood High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tallwood High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tallwood High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.