For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 378 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Northumberland County, VA is Northumberland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Northumberland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northumberland High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northumberland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Northumberland County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Neck Regional Special Ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2172 Northumberland Hwy
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northumberland County?
1 public high schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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