Top Rankings
Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏs 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 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,664 students in Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Virginia.
Public High Schools in Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Public High School in Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏ have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nandua High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
353 Schools
# Students
4,726 Students
411,759 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
29,555 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏs, 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
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
19%
% Black
37%
22%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,689 is less than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$15,509
Spending / Student
$12,689
$15,264
Best Accomack County 51±¬ÁÏs Public High Schools (2026)
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
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