Best Public High Schools in 23223 (Richmond, VA) (2025-26)

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Best 23223 Virginia Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,646 students in 23223, VA.

The top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA are Franklin Military Academy and Armstrong High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 23223 have an score of 45% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 66% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23223, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 23223 have a of 80%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Military Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23223, VA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Franklin Military Academy

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 30%

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701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968

Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Armstrong High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
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2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449

Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Henrico Virtual Academy

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3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263

Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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Location

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Adams Elementary School (Closed 2023)

600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745

Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550

Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Franklin Military High School (Closed 2023)

1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526

Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

New Bridge School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125

Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Ratcliffe Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535

Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Whitcomb Court Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA?

The top ranked public high schools in 23223, VA include Franklin Military Academy and Armstrong High School.

How many public high schools are located in 23223?

3 public high schools are located in 23223.

What is the racial composition of students in 23223?

23223 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).