For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,635 students in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA.
The top ranked public schools in South Norfolk are Crestwood Intermediate, Crestwood Middle School and George W. Carver Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7565
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7565
Grades: 3-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Great Bridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7560
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 494-7560
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
George W. Carver Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Broad St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7505
Grades: 3-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Truitt Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Holly Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-8014
Grades: 3-5
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Oscar Smith Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Rodgers St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: n/an/a
1857 Varsity Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 494-7555
Grades: PK-2
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA include Crestwood Intermediate, Crestwood Middle School and George W. Carver Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake?
the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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