For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,171 students in 23805, VA.
The top ranked public high school in 23805, VA is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 23805 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23805 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23805, VA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
23805, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 8-9
| 570 students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23805, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23805, VA include Petersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 23805?
1 public high schools are located in 23805.
What is the racial composition of students in 23805?
23805 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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