Very Good
#697 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 38% in state
Nansemond River High
High School · Suffolk City Public Schools · Suffolk, VA
A Suffolk City Public Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3301 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23435
- Math 83% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nansemond River High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 86% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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
67.6%
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 Nansemond River 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Suffolk), 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
$107,833
Median home value
$374,500
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,666 | Compare → |
| Stonebridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Lakeland HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,067 | 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.
Suffolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #3 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nansemond River High is listed in Suffolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nansemond River High
Nansemond River High is a public high school in Suffolk, VA, part of Suffolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nansemond River High
What grades does Nansemond River High serve?
Nansemond River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nansemond River High?
Nansemond River High has an enrollment of approximately 1,681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nansemond River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nansemond River High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nansemond River High rank in VA?
Nansemond River High ranks #697 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Nansemond River High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nansemond River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Nansemond River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nansemond River High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nansemond River High a charter school?
No, Nansemond River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nansemond River High a Title I school?
No, Nansemond River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nansemond River High?
67.6% of students at Nansemond River 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
- 1,681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Suffolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (757) 923-4101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23435)
- 33,401
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 23435; 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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