Best High Schools in Northampton, Hampton, VA

High schools
4
Students
5,892
Avg actual
77%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bethel High

A-

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students

2. Hampton High

B+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

3. Warwick High

D

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

4. Heritage High

F

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students

Best Middle Schools in Northampton, Hampton, VA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,293
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cesar Tarrant Middle

C

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students

2. Homer L. Hines Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

3. Crittenden Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Northampton, Hampton, VA

Elementary schools
10
Students
5,510
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Northampton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mary W. Jackson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students

2. George P. Phenix Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1516 Students

3. Christopher C. Kraft Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

4. Aberdeen Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

5. Alfred S. Forrest Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students

6. Riverside Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students

7. Sedgefield Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

8. Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students

9. Carver Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newport News City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students

10. First Friends Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

First Friends Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 75 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton, Hampton, VA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Northampton, Hampton, VA has a total population of 23,504 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northampton, Hampton, VA

13,695

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northampton, Hampton, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

33.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

30.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton, Hampton, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton, Hampton, VA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Northampton, Hampton, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Northampton, Hampton, VA

How many schools are in Northampton, Hampton, VA?

Northampton, Hampton, VA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,695 students in total.

How do schools in Northampton perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Northampton score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Northampton greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northampton?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Northampton, Hampton, VA

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Newmarket South, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Aberdeen, Hampton, VA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Magruder, Hampton, VA

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mercury Central, Hampton, VA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Briarfield, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Saunders, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Deer Park, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations