For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 13,204 students in Chesapeake City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chesapeake City, VA are Grassfield High School, Hickory High School and Western Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesapeake City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chesapeake City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Chesapeake City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chesapeake City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Grades: 9-12
| 2,306 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #33.
Western Branch High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #44.
Deep Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,638 students
Rank: #55.
Great Bridge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #66.
Indian River High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #77.
Oscar F. Smith High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1994 Tiger Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Chesapeake City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chesapeake Secep Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
369 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 George Washington Hwy N
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
Indian Creek Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Sanderson Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-0095
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-0095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Brides Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 Sanderson Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-7141
Chesapeake, VA 23327
(757) 421-7141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tidewater Women's Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-0012
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-0012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chesapeake City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chesapeake City, VA include Grassfield High School, Hickory High School and Western Branch High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesapeake City?
8 public high schools are located in Chesapeake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesapeake City?
Chesapeake City public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chesapeake City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chesapeake City include: Oscar F. Smith High School vs. Indian River High School, Indian River High School vs. Oscar F. Smith High School, Great Bridge High School vs. Grassfield High School
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