For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,470 students in Norton City, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Norton City, VA are Central High School, J.i. Burton High School and Norton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Norton City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Norton City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Grades: 8-12
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Park Ave
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Grades: PK-7
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norton City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Norton City, VA include Central High School, J.i. Burton High School and Norton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norton City?
3 public schools are located in Norton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton City?
Norton City public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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