Top Schools in Suffolk
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Nansemond River High School
Top-performing school
King's Fork High School
Top school in Suffolk
Lakeland High School
Top school in Suffolk
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes in Suffolk school zones often command premiums. Experienced agents in Suffolk know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Suffolk is $370K. Homes within established school zones often sell above that median.
Suffolk's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Suffolk.
Homes near Nansemond River High School and King's Fork High School average just 24 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Suffolk
Suffolk parents: 30-min drive to downtown.
30 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
Rt 58, Rt 13, Rt 460, I-664
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which public schools serve Suffolk, VA?
Public schools in Suffolk include Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School, Lakeland High School. Suffolk schools have a 72% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Suffolk schools compare to Norfolk?
Suffolk schools have a 72% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: experienced agents in Suffolk know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Suffolk schools worth the higher home prices?
Suffolk has a median home price of $370K. Homes in school zones served by Nansemond River High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school zone is one of the factors that influences long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets across Suffolk school zones.
What school district is Suffolk, VA in?
Suffolk is served by Suffolk Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Nansemond River High School and King's Fork High School. smover verifies agents in Suffolk by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.