Top Rankings
Northampton 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 5 public schools serving 1,334 students in Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
5 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
1,334 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northampton 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
24%
19%
% Black
42%
22%
% White
28%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,348 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,348
$15,502
Spending / Student
$17,927
$15,257
Best Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Gr: 7-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Occohannock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Seaside Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Kiptopeke Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,334 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #109 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 Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
42% of Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Northampton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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