Best Public Schools in Hopewell, VA

The Hopewell City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 127 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools.

While the district struggles overall, a few schools stand out. Carter G. Woodson Middle School performs relatively well on SOL tests, especially in Algebra I and Algebra II, though it still lags behind state averages in other subjects. Dupont Elementary also outperforms the district average, particularly in 5th grade Science and English Reading, though it still ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools. The other schools in the Hopewell City Public Schools district generally struggle, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state averages.

Across the district, the schools serve a diverse student population with a majority of African American students, and extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.51% to 103.96%. This suggests significant socioeconomic challenges that likely contribute to the academic struggles. While the district's overall performance is low, the bright spots at Carter G. Woodson Middle School and Dupont Elementary could provide insights into effective practices that could be replicated to improve the district as a whole.