The brief
The top-rated high schools in Virginia Beach for 2026 are Green Run Collegiate (9.1/10), Princess Anne High (8.5/10), and Floyd Kellam High (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 12 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Virginia Beach has 12 ranked high schools, and the quality is notably concentrated at the top — 8 of those schools, or 67%, score 7 or higher out of 10. Green Run Collegiate leads the metro at 8.8/10, followed by Princess Anne High at 8.2 and Floyd Kellam High at 8.0. The score spread is relatively tight, which means families in most parts of the city have access to a competitive option. The table below covers all 12 ranked schools and lets you sort by overall score, academics, and other factors that matter to your student. Whether you're prioritizing a specific program type or simply want to see how your neighborhood school stacks up, the data gives you a clear basis for comparison. Start with the top-line scores, then dig into individual school profiles for a fuller picture.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.1
- 28.5
- 38.0
- 48.0
- 57.9
- 67.7
- 77.7
- 87.6
- 97.5
- 107.3
All 12 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 12
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Green Run CollegiatecharterVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 376student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Princess Anne HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,715student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Floyd Kellam HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,892student-teacher ratio 18.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Salem HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,675student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Frank W. Cox HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,648student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Ocean Lakes HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,814student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Tallwood HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,875student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Green Run HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,444student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Landstown HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 2,212student-teacher ratio 17.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Kempsville HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 2,051student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Bayside HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,990student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 12First Colonial HighVirginia Beach City Public Schoolsstudents 1,732student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Virginia education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Virginia. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 12 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Green Run Collegiate
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
376 students · 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 3% in Virginia · charter
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.8
- 2
Princess Anne High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,715 students · 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 9% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 7.7
- 3
Floyd Kellam High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,892 students · 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 18% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 2.9
- 4
Salem High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,675 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 18% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 5.5
- 5
Frank W. Cox High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,648 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 20% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 4.0
- 6
Ocean Lakes High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,814 students · 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 24% in Virginia
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 4.5
- 7
Tallwood High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,875 students · 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 24% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 3.2
- 8
Green Run High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
1,444 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 26% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 4.2
- 9
Landstown High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2,212 students · 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 29% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 3.4
- 10
Kempsville High
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2,051 students · 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 33% in Virginia
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 2.5
Questions
What is the best high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Green Run Collegiate is the top-rated high school in Virginia Beach with a composite score of 9.1/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach has 13 high schools, including 1 charter schools. Of these, 13 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Virginia Beach?
Among 13 Virginia Beach high schools with a composite score, the average is 7.7/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Virginia).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Virginia, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Virginia, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Virginia Beach high school rankings?
Virginia Beach has 1 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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