Frank W. Cox 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.

8.6 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 86.2% across all subjects — 85th percentile statewide.

8.2 · Academic progress

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

7.3 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 70th percentile.

Test scores by subject

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

This school Virginia average

Biology

89%state 78%

Geometry

84%state 82%

Algebra I

91%state 85%

Chemistry

57%state 42%

Algebra II

91%state 89%

English Writing

89%state 76%

World History I

74%state 66%

World History II

36%state 37%

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

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 392 students, unless noted.

93.9%

On-time graduation rate

63%

Advanced Studies diplomas

71%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

4.3%

Dropout rate

45.0%

Enrolled in AP courses

36.7%

Took an AP exam

15.5%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

734

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

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

Frank W. Cox High School & its school zone

Frank W. Cox High School serves Virginia Beach, VA 23454 students as a public high school in Virginia Beach Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Frank W. Cox High School are typically shopping the Frank W. Cox zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 8.0/10 — 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 86.2%, with standout results in English Writing (89% vs a 76% state average) and Biology (89% vs a 78% state average). 93.9% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 63% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 71% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 45% AP course enrollment, 16% dual enrollment for college credit, 734 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Frank W. Cox High School sit in the Frank W. Cox 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: Regular public
Principal: Melissa S. George
Established: 1961 · this campus 1983
Mascot & colors: Falcons · Forest Green, Gold, Silver
Enrollment: 1,642 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 18:1
Classroom teachers: 90.8 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510384002049

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

94%

Mathematics

88%

Science

89%

History & Social Sci.

75%

94%

On-time graduation (Class of 2025)

4%

Dropout rate

67%

Earned an Advanced Diploma

College & career readiness

2024-2025

45%

Students in AP courses

15.5%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

993

Career & technical credentials earned

Attendance

2024-2025

Consistent attenders

84%

12% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

Athletics & activities

56

State athletic titles

8×

VHSL Cup wins

Notable alumni

Zachary Knighton· actorQuintessa Swindell· actorTayvion Robinson· NFLRoss Burbank· NFLStefanie Fee· Olympic field hockeyFelicia Barton· American Idol finalistJared MacEachern· musician, Machine Head

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-5250
Office hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — IDs, enrollment, staffing, grade span link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles (VDOE) — accreditation, SOL, demographics, graduation, readiness, absenteeism link ↗
Cox HS official site — principal, contact, hours link ↗
Wikipedia — history, mascot, athletics, alumni link ↗

Photo: "Third entrance of Frank W. Cox High School" by Gabor Eszes (UED77), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 school year unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Frank W. Cox High School