Best Schools in Northampton County, NC
Northampton County, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,424 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Northampton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northampton County, NC
The top high schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roanoke Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
2. Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Northampton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northampton County, NC
The top middle schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaloner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Conway Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 283 Students
3. William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northampton County, NC
The top elementary schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
2. Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 286 Students
3. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 275 Students
4. Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northampton County, NC has a total population of 17,471 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northampton County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northampton County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northampton County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northampton County, NC
How many schools are in Northampton County, NC?
Northampton County, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,424 students in total.
How do schools in Northampton County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Northampton County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Northampton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northampton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Northampton County
3 places in Northampton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Northampton County Schools (6 schools)