Colonial Heights, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,907 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This city is just north of Petersburg, and sits along the Appomattox River.
Cultural Attractions
The Violet Bank Museum--a house, not a bank--was chosen by Robert E. Lee as his headquarters in 1864, and now displays an array of historical artifacts.
Historical
Colonial Heights was the Confederate Army's headquarters during the Battle of Petersburg.
Economy
A $500 million facility built by Chaparral Steel Co. is expected to bring over 400 jobs to the region.
Fun Fact
There is a mysterious cucumber magnolia tree in Colonial Heights that dates back to pre-Civil War days.
| 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 | 3 |
| Number of middle schools | 1 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's College | Lawrenceville, VA | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 700 |
| University of Richmond | Univ. of Richmond, VA | #33, Lib. Arts | 3,447 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 31,907 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (S) | 4,720 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 1,531 |
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