Chesapeake, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 228,749 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Chesapeake lies along the banks of the Elizabeth River.
Cultural Attractions
Colonial Williamsburg is less than an hour's drive from Chesapeake.
Recreation
The 107,000-acre Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is one of 10 scenic parks in the area.
Economy
Chesapeake General Hospital is the city's leading employer.
Fun Fact
The FBI ranked Chesapeake as one of the safest cities of its size in the nation.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 45 |
| Number of middle schools | 19 |
| Number of high schools | 16 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 4,884 |
| ECPI College of Technology | Virginia Beach, VA | Unranked | N/A |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | #26, Bacc. Coll. (S) | N/A |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | #24, U.-Master's (S) | 5,656 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | Tier 4, U.-Master's (S) | N/A |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 22,287 |
| Roanoke Bible College | Elizabeth City, NC | Unranked | N/A |
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