Floyd Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 325 Virginia public high schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

9.3 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 90.0% across all subjects — 92th percentile statewide.

8.2 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 80th percentile.

8.7 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 86th percentile.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Biology

92%state 78%

Geometry

86%state 82%

Algebra I

98%state 85%

Algebra II

98%state 89%

English Writing

91%state 76%

World History I

89%state 66%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 449 students, unless noted.

98.4%

On-time graduation rate

70%

Advanced Studies diplomas

80%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

1.6%

Dropout rate

41.2%

Enrolled in AP courses

33.0%

Took an AP exam

17.1%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

894

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

Source: Virginia Department of Education — Graduation, Diplomas, Advanced Programs, Postsecondary Enrollment, and CTE datasets.

Floyd Kellam High School & its school zone

Floyd Kellam High School serves Virginia Beach, VA 23456 students as a public high school in Virginia Beach Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Floyd Kellam High School are typically shopping the Kellam zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 8.8/10 — above the state average among Virginia's 325 public high schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 90.0%, with standout results in World History I (89% vs a 66% state average) and English Writing (91% vs a 76% state average). 98.4% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 70% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 80% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 41% AP course enrollment, 17% dual enrollment for college credit, 894 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Floyd Kellam High School sit in the Kellam attendance area — use the listings on this page to see every active REIN MLS home in the zone. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Virginia Beach Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (40%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
College readiness (40%): average statewide rank in on-time graduation rate, AP course enrollment, and college enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
Academic progress (20%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public
Principal: Leah Nelson
Established: 1962 · this campus 2014
Mascot & colors: Knights · Black, Gold, White
Enrollment: 1,842 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 18:1
Classroom teachers: 102.39 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384001685

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

96%

Mathematics

92%

Science

92%

History & Social Sci.

81%

98%

On-time graduation (Class of 2025)

2%

Dropout rate

70%

Earned an Advanced Diploma

College & career readiness

2024-2025

41%

Students in AP courses

17%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP course enrollment ~760 students; dual enrollment ~316 students per Virginia School Quality Profiles

Attendance

2024-2025

7% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Floyd Kellam High School

Floyd E. Kellam High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. It first opened in 1962 and is named after Judge Floyd Eaton Kellam. In 2014 the school moved into a newly constructed facility, designed as a prototype for 21st-century learning with learning commons, collaboration spaces and modular classrooms.

The campus is located at 2665 West Neck Road in the Princess Anne area of Virginia Beach's southern section, an area that extends toward the North Carolina border. The school competes in the Virginia High School League's Beach District.

Athletics & activities

5

Gymnastics state titles

Notable alumni

Ryan Zimmerman· MLB player, Washington Nationals (class of 2002)Herbert Scott· NFL player, Dallas Cowboys (class of 1971)Matt Williams· MLB pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers (class of 1989)Ian Thomas· MLB pitcher, Atlanta Braves (class of 2006)Carl Summerell· NFL quarterback, New York Giants (class of 1970)Jamelle Bouie· New York Times columnist (class of 2005)

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-5100

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Floyd Kellam High — NCES ID, address, phone, grades, enrollment total and by grade, teachers FTE, student/teacher ratio, locale, school type, district2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Floyd Kellam High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, graduation/dropout, advanced diploma %, chronic absenteeism, demographics, AP/dual enrollment2024-2025 (accreditation 2025-2026) link ↗
Kellam High School official website (VBCPS) — Official website URL, main office phone, mascot reference2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Floyd E. Kellam High School — Founding history, 2014 building, principal, mascot, colors, athletics/state titles, notable alumni, neighborhoodaccessed 2026-07 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SOL, demographics, graduation Class of 2025); accreditation 2025-2026; NCES enrollment/staffing 2024-2025 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Floyd Kellam High School