King's Fork High

Summary:

King's Fork High is a public high school located in Suffolk, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,697 students. The school is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King's Fork High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a ranking between 253-302 out of 322-329 schools over the past 10 years. The school performs relatively better among African American and Hispanic student groups, ranking 153 and 117 respectively out of 249 and 233 Virginia high schools in 2023-2024. However, the school struggles with its rankings for other student groups, such as female students (236), male students (261), and students with disabilities (230-240). King's Fork High's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with particularly poor performance in Geometry.

Compared to nearby schools, Lakeland High and Nansemond River High, both located within the Suffolk City Public Schools district, perform better than King's Fork High in terms of statewide rankings and test scores. Additionally, Grassfield High and Western Branch High, located in the neighboring Chesapeake City Public Schools district, consistently outperform King's Fork High across various metrics. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at King's Fork High, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates, is likely a significant contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 351 Kings Fork Road
       Suffolk, VA  23434


(757) 923-5240

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,850 Help


Feeder schools for King's Fork High:

Elementary:    Elephant's Fork Elementary
    Hillpoint Elementary
    Mack Benn Junior Elementary
    Oakland Elementary
Middle:    King's Fork Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,697

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.2%
White:
18.8%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details King's Fork High ranks worse than 76.9% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of King's Fork High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details King's Fork High has the largest high school student body size in the Suffolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King's Fork High is $7,850. 1 high schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King's Fork High:

SchoolDigger ranks King's Fork High 253rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See King's Fork High in the ranking list.)

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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King's Fork High

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Rank History for all students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.31 285th 308 7.5%
2006 26.74 279th 314 11.1%
2007 28.01 278th 313 11.2%
2008 29.10 270th 316 14.6%
2009 31.52 253rd 313 19.2%
2010 23.64 289th 317 8.8%
2011 31.78 257th 320 19.7%
2012 34.58 247th 321 23.1%
2013 23.10 282nd 321 12.1%
2014 22.33 293rd 322 9.0%
2015 19.01 302nd 322 6.2%
2016 18.09 300th 321 6.5%
2017 24.05 290th 324 10.5%
2018 26.49 282nd 326 13.5%
2019 53.21 141st 327 56.9%
2021 23.62 272nd 327 16.8%
2022 21.83 293rd 325 9.8%
2023 30.52 277th 326 15.0%
2024 37.48 253rd 329 23.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.68 134th 193 30.6%
2024 25.14 168th 198 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.45 223rd 320 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.39 273rd 320 14.7%
2024 40.29 236th 322 26.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.85 240th 249 3.6%
2024 18.26 230th 253 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.33 276th 321 14.0%
2024 31.95 261st 322 18.9%
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Rank History for African American students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.82 173rd 240 27.9%
2024 46.26 153rd 249 38.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.96 181st 232 22.0%
2024 51.37 117th 233 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at King's Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.37 262nd 315 16.8%
2024 41.49 232nd 314 26.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for King's Fork High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 479 735 5 24 2 n/a n/a 6 1251
2006 568 809 11 25 3 n/a n/a 6 1422
2007 599 872 18 23 2 n/a n/a 10 1524
2008 555 937 18 23 3 n/a n/a 10 1546
2009 508 935 25 24 2 n/a n/a 10 1504
2010 519 953 27 24 1 n/a n/a 19 1543
2011 500 875 24 48 2 1 40 0 1490
2012 488 841 26 52 2 3 42 0 1454
2013 444 877 24 56 1 2 60 0 1464
2014 429 885 19 58 1 0 73 0 1465
2015 398 919 18 53 0 0 80 0 1468
2016 418 931 16 56 0 0 76 0 1497
2017 400 900 17 65 1 2 70 0 1455
2018 387 951 21 67 3 4 68 0 1501
2019 391 920 25 79 3 6 70 0 1494
2020 354 951 29 90 3 5 86 0 1518
2021 353 1033 23 110 4 5 89 0 1617
2022 344 1100 21 111 3 5 91 0 1675
2023 319 1158 10 111 5 3 91 0 1697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King's Fork High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1251 n/a n/a 32.2
2006 1422 99.0 14.4 31.1
2007 1524 109.0 14.0 30.6
2008 1546 79.0 19.6 35.7
2009 1504 83.0 18.1 35.1
2010 1543 83.6 18.4 36
2011 1490 79.4 18.7 37.4
2012 1454 101.6 14.2 37.5
2013 1464 101.8 14.3 41
2014 1465 102.7 14.2 43.8
2015 1468 106.0 13.8 43.5
2016 1497 103.0 14.5 43.9
2017 1455 105.2 13.8 44.4
2018 1501 104.9 14.3 47.6
2019 1494 104.4 14.2 45.7
2020 1518 107.0 14.1 42.7
2021 1617 103.8 15.5 n/a
2022 1675 100.9 16.5 38.7
2023 1697 109.0 15.5 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King's Fork High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1251 n/a n/a 32.2
2006 1422 99.0 14.4 31.1
2007 1524 109.0 14.0 30.6
2008 1546 79.0 19.6 35.7
2009 1504 83.0 18.1 35.1
2010 1543 83.6 18.4 36
2011 1490 79.4 18.7 37.4
2012 1454 101.6 14.2 37.5
2013 1464 101.8 14.3 41
2014 1465 102.7 14.2 43.8
2015 1468 106.0 13.8 43.5
2016 1497 103.0 14.5 43.9
2017 1455 105.2 13.8 44.4
2018 1501 104.9 14.3 47.6
2019 1494 104.4 14.2 45.7
2020 1518 107.0 14.1 42.7
2021 1617 103.8 15.5 n/a
2022 1675 100.9 16.5 38.7
2023 1697 109.0 15.5 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for King's Fork High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $195 (2.8%) $6,833 (97.2%) $7,028
2020 $126 (1.8%) $6,788 (98.2%) $6,914
2021 $209 (2.7%) $7,642 (97.4%) $7,850

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King's Fork High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 327 High schoolsRanks 277th of 326 High schools
 41.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (King's Fork High)7968
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Suffolk City Public Schools)7869
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (King's Fork High)8270
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Suffolk City Public Schools)8577
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (King's Fork High)8960
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Suffolk City Public Schools)9074
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (King's Fork High)9778
 19%
   End of Course Algebra II (Suffolk City Public Schools)9179
 12%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (King's Fork High)9314
 79%
   End of Course Chemistry (Suffolk City Public Schools)919
 82%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (King's Fork High)8154
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Suffolk City Public Schools)8558
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (King's Fork High)8845
 43%
   End of Course Earth Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (King's Fork High)8581
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)8584
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (King's Fork High)6120
 41%
   End of Course VA and US History (Suffolk City Public Schools)6125
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (King's Fork High)7443
 31%
   End of Course World History I (Suffolk City Public Schools)7752
 25%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (King's Fork High)856
 79%
   End of Course World History II (Suffolk City Public Schools)8218
 64%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14941697
 13.6%
African American9201158
 25.9%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian2510
 60%
Hispanic79111
 40.5%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White391319
 18.4%
Two or More Races7091
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%62.9%
 17.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King's Fork High

Students at King's Fork High are 68% African American, 19% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

King's Fork High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elephant's Fork Elementary
Elementary : Hillpoint Elementary
Elementary : Mack Benn Junior Elementary
Elementary : Oakland Elementary
Middle : King's Fork Middle

King's Fork High ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,697 students attended King's Fork High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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