2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Norfolk AreaAbout this List

Ocean Lakes High School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 553

Senior: Through my whole 4 years here at Ocean Lakes teachers and students have always welcomed one another. Always ready to learn as well as teachers always ready to teach. The environment of Ocean Lakes just fills you with joy and happiness knowing that you belong there and are accepted for who you are. I can always walk in through the doors knowing that i will learn something knew that day and enjoy doing so. The teachers are by far the best always pushing the students to learn and making learning fun and interesting in every way. Clubs and activities never being left out of the picture there are a variety from which students can joing and become active members. Even meeting other students and making great friends. Ocean Lakes is jist one dolphin family!
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• A+

• 2,169 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grassfield High School

• Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 580

Senior: Our family Absolutely loves Grassfield High School. Both my older siblings have graduated as Grizzlies and being a part of the Grizzly Pride has defined our entire family. We feel fortunate to have been a part of all the traditions started, the service and sense of community that is a part of the school, and look forward to always returning to participate as a Grassfield Grizzly!
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• A+

• 2,149 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Princess Anne High School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 426

Alum: They say high school is supposed to be the greatest four years of your life, besides college of course, and that statement was true at Princess Anne. A school that focuses on academics and preparing its students for the real world, while also being observant of every students wellbeing. The community that Princess Anne attracts, school spirit that the students portray, and dedication that the faculty exemplifies is an environment that everyone should seek to surround themselves with. Once a cavalier always a cavalier!
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• A+

• 1,835 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grafton High School

• York County School Division, VA
• 9-12
• 257

Senior: Out of the seven schools I've attended in my educational career, Grafton High School is hands down the best. Grafton has something for everyone; sports, clubs, volunteer opportunities and beyond. Everyone has a friend and every student builds relationships with teachers and they continue that relationship beyond their high school career. The students show respect to the teachers because they receive it. The students are academically challenged each and everyday which help the students grow. Grafton rates top in Virginia Schools for more than curriculum. The drug levels are lower than other schools in the area and even in York County. All together Grafton High School earned its right as a top Virginia School.
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• A

• 1,188 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tabb High School

• York County School Division, VA
• 9-12
• 209

Senior: The past 4 years have been great. As a senior, I have been able to experience a lot of the spirit of Tabb over the years and the community surrounding this high school. The faculty is excellent! Everyone is very kind and understanding if all situations!
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• A

• 1,174 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jamestown High School

• Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 159

Junior: I was a bit of a loser in middle school. I was the smart kid that was in choir, but I wasn't popular or really well loved, I wasn't seizing my full potential. I was depressed and heavily bullied, I even suffered from anorexia for a year. Jamestown turned that around completely. Opportunities surrounded me, I had a fantastic choir and theatre department that welcomed me with open arms, elite math and science clubs that propelled me to new academic heights, excellent dual enrollment programs and AP courses that genuinely challenged me. I'll never forget the day that I first walked into that school, touring it with my dad. He looked around the main hallway that we entered, covered in posters of our school's achievements, with genuinely happy people welcoming us. He took it all in, then said, "Is this the freaking set of Highschool Musical?" That sentence sums up my experience of Jamestown; so wonderful that it seems more like a dream than reality.
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• A

• 1,308 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tabb Middle School

• York County School Division, VA
• 6-8
• 1

Senior: I t was a typical middle school, however, first year students in 6th grade got their own hallway sand some of the best teachers! Administration was great there, club activities and meetings were always going on, and the chorus teacher is incredible. A pretty great experience! And last thing, the library? The best in the county!
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• A

• 932 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Waller Mill Elementary School

• York County School Division, VA
• K-5

• A

• 315 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stonehouse Elementary School

• Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, VA
• K-5

• A

• 714 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bethel Manor Elementary School

• York County School Division, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 631 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kemps Landing Magnet School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• 2-8
• 18

Alum: Kemps Landing was a challenging middle school with a great sense of community. My only complaint would have been the old building, but they've recently rebuilt the entire school! The new one is beautiful and even has a greenhouse.
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• A

• 1,109 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coventry Elementary School

• York County School Division, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 592 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Neck Middle School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• 6-8
• 1

• A

• 1,175 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Butts Road Intermediate School

• Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
• 3-5

• A

• 650 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. Vernon Elementary School

• York County School Division, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 541 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tabb Elementary School

• York County School Division, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 636 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grafton Middle School

• York County School Division, VA
• 6-8
• 1

Middle School Student: I transferred to this school mid-season from Tokyo, and I was really nervous since that was my first time to attend an American public middle school, and my English proficiency level was not very high. However, the students and teachers welcomed me warmly and I was able to adjust to the school nicely and improve my english. I felt like the academic level of this school was in a pretty high range. It could have been better if they had more variety in their food choice other than pizza and sandwich, but overall, I had a great experience at that school.
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• A

• 872 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Landing Elementary School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 465 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kingston Elementary School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 531 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Princess Anne Middle School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• 6-8
• 12

Middle School Student: It is nice and has a great set of staff, but the school is dirty (don’t get me wrong it is very old), there a cockroaches everywhere and I have seen mice. Over all nice teachers, bad environment.
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• A

• 1,487 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

York High School

• York County School Division, VA
• 9-12
• 181

Senior: The administration and principal are so engaging and passionate about the school and have made so many amazing things happen within the last three years! In this span, we have started having homecoming parades starting in 2015, different pep rallies, like glow in the dark with glow sticks! We have raised over 20,000 dollars for Leukemia and Lymphoma after our principal said she would skydive and honored her commitment! County wide powderpuff with all the high schools in York County, County wide marching band expo, which have both been very successful! We have also have over 95 percent pass rates for all SOL tests. The students, community, and administration absolutely love this school and are proud to be part of the Falcon family!
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• A

• 1,067 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Princess Anne Elementary School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 556 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Bridge High School

• Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 330

Senior: There are so many extra curricular at Great Bridge. I personally am involved in 7 different activities and it truly opens you up to new experiences. I have grown connected to my fellow student body and the administration over the past three years. And I can say that this school has set me on the right path to success. Thanks to the great faculty at Great Bridge I am capable of handling any curve balls college might throw at me. These teachers truly care about us and are fully invested in ensuring us an advanced education. IN addition to that, our coaches are always there for us and do an excellent job of training their athletes. And over the years our school has seen some struggles with the football program, but recently There has been a spark in interest, commitment, pride, and spirit in our school for football. This school is hands down one of the best.
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• A

• 1,360 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thoroughgood Elementary School

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 711 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Bridge Middle School

• Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
• 6-8
• 4

Middle School Student: Great Bridge Muddle School was a great experience for me I and so lucky to have had such a great middle school experience at this school I was surrounded by great classmates and teachers.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• 1,272 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio