For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,181 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, VA are Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School and Northumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northumberland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northumberland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Northumberland Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Northumberland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Northumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Neck Regional Special Ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2172 Northumberland Hwy
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School and Northumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northumberland County, VA?
3 public schools are located in Northumberland County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County, VA?
Northumberland County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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