Best Public High Schools in 23805 (Petersburg, VA) (2025-26)

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Best 23805 Virginia Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,171 students in 23805, VA.

The top-ranked public high school in 23805, VA is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 23805 have an score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 23805 have a of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23805, VA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Petersburg High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Bottom 50%

3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096

Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23805 Virginia

23805, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Vernon Johns Junior High School (Closed 2023)

3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020

Gr: 8-9 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Vernon Johns School (Closed 2009)

3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020

Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 23805, VA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 23805, VA include Petersburg High School.

How many public high schools are located in 23805?

1 public high schools are located in 23805.

What is the racial composition of students in 23805?

23805 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).