2023 Best School Districts with IB Programs in the Norfolk Area

• Yorktown, VA•

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  51 reviews

Junior: I love how much of a community York County is. This year has been very hard on York County, but it has also been really beautiful to see how well they come around students and faculty during rough times. My school caught on fire in early February, thus displacing thousands of students. Our surrounding schools immediately cared for us and provided us with places to continue our learning. I am truly impressed with our school board, our teachers, and our students. I couldn't ask for a better place to start and end my high school career at!... Read 51 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 19

• Students 12,330

• Virginia Beach, VA•

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  240 reviews

Junior: Virginia Beach City Public Schools is helping me achieve my goal to "be the change I wish to see in this world". It's the largest school system in the commonwealth of Virginia with approximately 70,000 students, and a grand total of 90 schools. Even with so many students and staff, the school system has met the needs of many, and values every voice in the city, from students to parents to faculty and staff. Also, in these tough times, the school system is feeding the students who don't have food. Another great thing about it is that the fact that they have magnet programs called Academy's. As a rising freshman, you can apply to a program of your interest with programs related to it (health sciences, legal studies, IB, STEM, etc). These programs help ready students for higher studies. In addition, the schools issue one Chromebook for each student in their middle and high schools, promoting online learning. VBCPS is rich in all things school related, making it the best in the state!... Read 240 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 87

• Students 65,612

• Chesapeake, VA•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  118 reviews

Junior: Chesapeake public schools is a diverse and unique environment. Since freshman year, I’ve been nothing but an honor roll student because I have every resource I need to be successful. I’m never scared to ask for help or to get involved because the teachers and administration are nothing but supportive and friendly. There are many clubs and extra curricular activities that Chesapeake public schools provide. I’ve participated in many, and I’ve been very successful in all. At Chesapeake public schools, I have everything I need to be great!... Read 118 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 48

• Students 39,673

• Suffolk, VA•

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  46 reviews

Parent: I LOVE SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS. I AM A SENIOR THIS YEAR AND I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CHANGES WITHIN MY SCHOOL. THE COMMUNITY POPULATION IS GROWING SO FAST THAT NEW SCHOOL ARE BEING BUILT IN ORDER TO KEEP UP. OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS NEED MAJOR REPAIRS AND WERE ONCE THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHEN MY MOM WAS GROWING UP. OVERALL, TEACHERS ARE SUPPORTIVE. WISH I HAD RECEIVED MORE COLLEGE PREP INSTRUCTION LIKE SURVEYS OR TOOLS TO HELP YOU DECLARE A MAJOR BASED ON MY HOBBIES, ACTIVITIES, LIKES AND DISLIKES. I NEEDED MORE COUNSELOR NE-ON-ONE TIME. SO MANY STUDENTS AND NOT ENOUGH PERSONAL HELP WITH CHOOSIGN COURSES AND COLLEGE PREP.... Read 46 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 22

• Students 13,869

• Newport News, VA•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  148 reviews

Senior: Newport News' schools are not corrupt, are for the most part easy to work with, and there is an active effort being made to make student's lives better. That's more than a lot of school systems can say! But, schools are somewhat underfunded, many teachers are actively looking for other opportunities, and there is a vast diversity in quality depending on the school you attend. Your experience will be better if you have a dedicated student who wants to apply to magnet programs or if you live within zoning for a better school. Some schools have safety issues, but a lot of effort is being put into changing that. While no school is perfect and you might run into some minor issues, no high school or elementary school has a real bullying issue. There are no good middle schools, even the uniform middle schools don't take student concerns seriously and are disorganized. Overall, I'm not upset with my school experience here.... Read 148 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 45

• Students 27,113

• Hampton, VA•

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  115 reviews

Parent: Samuel P. Langley Elementary in Hampton, Virginia is a public school that meets the standards of any private school. The number of students per classroom is fewer than 20. The teachers reply within hours. Teachers do care about their students learning and social development. My kids are so happy and I am a very satisfied mother. School buses are always on time and the after school programs are very diverse, creative, and unique.... Read 115 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 33

• Students 19,223

• Norfolk, VA•

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  73 reviews

Niche User: Currently, I am an Old Dominion University student and have attended the past two years. The only reason I have only attended a few years is because I am a transfer student. Old Dominion University is a wonderful place to attend college with professors that truly are invested in your success as a student and for the future. As I am on campus I feel safe, but when leaving campus I always stay aware of my surroundings which is why I didn't give a five star rating. The nightlife is great at Old Dominion University that I have heard, I have not attended any such events due to living off campus. There are plenty of eateries in the area and always something to do!... Read 73 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 51

• Students 27,955