Top Rankings
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,726 students in Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
4,726 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)48%
59%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
19%
% Black
37%
22%
% White
35%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,689
$15,257
Best Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Chincoteague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Accawmacke Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Kegotank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Vocational School
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Vocational School
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 13 public schools serving 4,726 students.
What is the rank of Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #92 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
37% of Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 35% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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