Best Schools in Northampton County, VA
Northampton County, VA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,932 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Northampton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northampton County, VA
The top high schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank W. Cox High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
2. Nandua High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Accomack County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
3. Kecoughtan High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
4. Northampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northampton County, VA
The top middle schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Neck Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
2. Nandua Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Accomack County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
3. Benjamin Syms Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
4. Northampton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northampton County, VA
The top elementary schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John B. Dey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
2. Kiptopeke Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
3. Occohannock Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students
4. Shore Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Shore Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 66 Students
5. Cape Charles Christian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Charles Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
6. Montessori Children's House Of Franktown
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori Children's House Of Franktown • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northampton County, VA has a total population of 12,282 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northampton County, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton County, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northampton County, VA
How many schools are in Northampton County, VA?
Northampton County, VA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,932 students in total.
How do schools in Northampton County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Northampton County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Northampton County meet 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: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 35%
- 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)
- Eastville (2)
- Cape Charles (1)
- Exmore (1)
School districts (1)
- Northampton County Public Schools (4 schools)