For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,944 students in Hopewell City, VA (there are , serving 207 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hopewell City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hopewell City, VA are Hopewell High School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopewell City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hopewell City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Hopewell City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Mesa Dr
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Patrick Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Harry E. James Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Dinwiddie Ave.
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Gr: PK | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Hopewell City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hopewell City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Hopewell City, VA include Hopewell High School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School and Carter G. Woodson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hopewell City?
7 public schools are located in Hopewell City.
What percentage of students in Hopewell City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hopewell City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell City?
Hopewell City public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hopewell City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hopewell City include: Carter G. Woodson Middle School vs. Hopewell High School, Hopewell High School vs. Carter G. Woodson Middle School, Harry E. James Elementary School vs. Dupont Elementary School
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