For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,577 students in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Norfolk are Crestwood Middle School and Oscar Smith Middle School. 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA include Crestwood Middle School and Oscar Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Norfolk, Chesapeake?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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