Excellent
#350 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 19% in state
Floyd Kellam High
High School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2665 West Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Floyd Kellam High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Floyd Kellam High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,403
Median home value
$455,500
Median rent
$1,928/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 2,212 | Compare → |
| Tidewater Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.3private | PK–9 | 4.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Ocean Lakes HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,814 | Compare → |
| Victory Innovative Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 88
- Rank in district
- #27 of 82
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Floyd Kellam High is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Floyd Kellam High
Floyd Kellam High is a public high school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,892 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Floyd Kellam High
What grades does Floyd Kellam High serve?
Floyd Kellam High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Floyd Kellam High?
Floyd Kellam High has an enrollment of approximately 1,892 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Kellam High?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Kellam High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Floyd Kellam High rank in VA?
Floyd Kellam High ranks #350 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Floyd Kellam High's MySchoolScout rating?
Floyd Kellam High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Floyd Kellam High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd Kellam High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Floyd Kellam High a charter school?
No, Floyd Kellam High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Floyd Kellam High a Title I school?
No, Floyd Kellam High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Floyd Kellam High?
14.0% of students at Floyd Kellam High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (757) 648-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23456)
- 60,744
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23456; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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