For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,359 students in Northampton County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 532 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Northampton County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA are Northampton High School, Northampton Middle School and Occohannock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northampton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Occohannock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Seaside Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Kiptopeke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Renew/northampton Co
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7207 Young St, C/o Northampton
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The T.e.c.h. Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7207 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7247 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA include Northampton High School, Northampton Middle School and Occohannock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northampton County?
6 public schools are located in Northampton County.
What percentage of students in Northampton County go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Northampton County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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