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Suffolk City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
14,490
Students
$14,809
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
86.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Suffolk City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 14,490 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,809 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE06–08755
FOREST GLEN MIDDLE06–08426
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE06–08544
JOHN YEATES MIDDLE06–08506
KING'S FORK MIDDLE06–081,031
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KING'S FORK HIGH09–121,697
LAKELAND HIGH09–121,083
NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH09–121,698
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,809Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
40%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal
12.5%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
14,490
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Suffolk City Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 14,490 students.
What is the graduation rate for Suffolk City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Suffolk City Public Schools spend per student?
Suffolk City Public Schools spends $14,809 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Suffolk City Public Schools?
64% of students in Suffolk City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Suffolk City Public Schools?
No, Suffolk City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Suffolk City Public Schools serve?
Suffolk City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Suffolk City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Suffolk City Public Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.