Best Northampton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 420 students in Northampton County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Northampton County, VA is Northampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Northampton County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Northampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Northampton County, VA include Northampton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton County?
1 public high schools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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