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Norfolk City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
45
Schools
27,306
Students
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
95.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
78.7%
Graduation Rate
-7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Norfolk City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 27,306 students across 45 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,957 is above average for a US public school district. 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bay View ElementaryPK–05548
Camp Allen ElementaryPK–05417
Chesterfield ElementaryPK–05290
Coleman Place ElementaryPK–05617
Crossroads PreK-8 SchoolPK–08756
Ghent K-8KG–08482
Granby ElementaryPK–05464
Ingleside ElementaryPK–05574
Jacox ElementaryPK–05568
James Monroe ElementaryPK–05270
LAKE TAYLORKG–08626
Larchmont ElementaryPK–05471
Larrymore ElementaryPK–05592
Lindenwood ElementaryPK–05262
Little Creek ElementaryPK–05631
Mary Calcott ElementaryPK–05438
Norview ElementaryPK–05395
Ocean View ElementaryKG–05456
Oceanair ElementaryPK–05435
P.B. Young Sr. ElementaryPK–02228
Richard Bowling ElementaryPK–05465
Sewells Point ElementaryPK–05551
Sherwood Forest ElementaryPK–05480
SOUTHSIDE STEM ACADEMY AT CAMPOSTELLAKG–08737
St. Helena ElementaryPK–05230
Suburban Park ElementaryPK–05452
Tanners Creek ElementaryPK–05530
Tarrallton ElementaryPK–05316
Tidewater Park Elementary03–05124
Walter Herron Taylor ElementaryPK–05341
Willard ElementaryPK–05506
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY AT LAKEWOOD03–08719
Azalea Gardens Middle06–08848
BLAIR MIDDLE06–081,149
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE06–08763
NORVIEW MIDDLE06–081,259
William H. Ruffner Middle06–08436
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Booker T Washington High09–12947
GRANBY HIGH09–121,837
LAKE TAYLOR HIGH09–121,030
Matthew Fontaine Maury High09–121,697
NORVIEW HIGH09–121,915
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,957+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
35%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal
19.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
27,306
Students
96%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.7%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 45 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.7%, graduation is 7.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Norfolk City Public Schools has 45 public schools, serving a total of 27,306 students.
What is the graduation rate for Norfolk City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 78.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Norfolk City Public Schools spend per student?
Norfolk City Public Schools spends $15,957 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Norfolk City Public Schools?
96% of students in Norfolk City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Norfolk City Public Schools?
No, Norfolk City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Norfolk City Public Schools serve?
Norfolk City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Norfolk City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Norfolk City Public Schools is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.