For the 2026 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 Deep Creek 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 83% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Chesapeake City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Chesapeake City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chesapeake City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grassfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4749
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hickory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-4295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Deep Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Margaret Booker Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Great Bridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 West Hanbury Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Western Branch High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1968 Bruin Pl
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 638-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Oscar F. Smith High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1994 Tiger Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-0696
Gr: 9-12 | 2,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Indian River High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1969 Braves Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 578-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Gr: PK-12
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 Deep Creek 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 56% (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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