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Best 23847 Virginia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,027 students in 23847, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 23847, VA are Greensville County High School, Greensville Elementary School and Edward W. Wyatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23847 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23847, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23847, VA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23847 Virginia

23847, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Gr: 5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23847, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23847, VA include Greensville County High School, Greensville Elementary School and Edward W. Wyatt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23847?
3 public schools are located in 23847.
What is the racial composition of students in 23847?
23847 public schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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