Top Rankings
Northampton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,359 students in Northampton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Northampton County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
1,359 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Northampton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
19%
# Black Students
570 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
42%
22%
# White Students
405 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
90
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,047 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,597 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,047
$15,473
Spending / Student
$17,597
$15,228
Best Northampton County School District Public Schools (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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District is ranked #104 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County School District?
42% of Northampton County School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Northampton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,597 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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