For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,265 students in 23970, VA (there are , serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23970, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23970, VA are South Hill Elementary School and Park View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23970 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23970, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23970, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
23970, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23970, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23970, VA include South Hill Elementary School and Park View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23970?
2 public schools are located in 23970.
What percentage of students in 23970 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23970 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23970?
23970 public schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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