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Suffolk city

Virginia · Public K-12

Across all districts in Suffolk city, public schools number 22 and enroll approximately 14,565 K-12 students (14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Suffolk city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,565
+206 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 32%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
55%
was 55%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
22
1 districts
Enrollment
14,565
NCES CCD
Median income
$92,666
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.9%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
14
6,989 students
Middle
5
3,162 students
High
3
4,414 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Suffolk City Public Schools
14,565 students · 1 district in Suffolk city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Suffolk city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
47%
Hispanic
5%
Black
42%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
27%
Hispanic
9%
Black
55%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Suffolk city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 19 schools in Suffolk city ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
King's Fork HighSuffolkHigh09-121,686·
Nansemond River HighSuffolkHigh09-121,683·
Lakeland HighSuffolkHigh09-121,045·
King's Fork MiddleSuffolkMiddle06-08986·
Florence Bowser ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05926·
Northern Shores ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05798·
Hillpoint ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05780·
Creekside ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05764·
Colonel Fred Cherry MiddleSuffolkMiddle06-08736·
Mack Benn Jr. ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05713·
Elephant's Fork ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05653·
Southwestern ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05579·
John Yeates MiddleSuffolkMiddle06-08509·
John F. Kennedy MiddleSuffolkMiddle06-08498·
Kilby Shores ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05494·
Oakland ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05464·
Nansemond Parkway ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05456·
Forest Glen MiddleSuffolkMiddle06-08433·
Booker T. Washington ElementarySuffolkElementaryPK-05362·
FIRST AcademySuffolkElementaryN-N··
The College and Career Academy at PrudenSuffolkElementaryN-N··
Turlington Woods AlternativeSuffolkElementaryN-N··

Cities in Suffolk city

Suffolk21 schoolsSuffolk1 school

About Suffolk city

Across the middle-population Virginia county of Suffolk city of about 98,796 residents, the public-school footprint covers 22 schools and about 14,565 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $92,666, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 21% higher than the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Suffolk city comprises 14 elementary schools (6,989 students), 5 middle schools (3,162), and 3 high schools (4,414).

Suffolk City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 14,565 students across Suffolk city.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 14,359 students in SY 2017-18 versus 14,565 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 18 to 19 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 32% to 27% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Suffolk city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Suffolk city?
Suffolk city, Virginia has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,565 students.
How many high schools are in Suffolk city?
Suffolk city, Virginia has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 4,414 students.
How many middle schools are in Suffolk city?
Suffolk city, Virginia has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,162 students.
How many elementary schools are in Suffolk city?
Suffolk city, Virginia has 14 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,989 students.
What is the largest school district in Suffolk city?
Suffolk City Public Schools is the largest school district in Suffolk city, serving approximately 14,565 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Suffolk city?
Suffolk city, Virginia has a population of approximately 98,796, with a median age of 39. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Suffolk city?
Median household income in Suffolk city is $92,666, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Suffolk city?
Approximately 33.3% of adults 25 and older in Suffolk city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Suffolk city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.9% of students in Suffolk city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Suffolk city schools?
Across Suffolk city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.8 to 1.

Suffolk city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data