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Nansemond River High School

3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Nansemond River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Nansemond River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Nansemond River High School's student population of 1,681 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,681 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Nansemond River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nansemond River High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#696 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nansemond River High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nansemond River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
87%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nansemond River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
68%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nansemond River High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
22%
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White
31%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nansemond River High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Nansemond River High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nansemond River High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nansemond River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nansemond River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nansemond River High School's ranking?
Nansemond River High School is ranked #696 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Nansemond River High School often compared to?
Nansemond River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King's Fork High School, Lakeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nansemond River High School?
The graduation rate of Nansemond River High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Nansemond River High School?
1,681 students attend Nansemond River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nansemond River High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nansemond River High School?
Nansemond River High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nansemond River High School offer ?
Nansemond River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nansemond River High School part of?
Nansemond River High School is part of Suffolk City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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