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Northumberland High School vs. Lancaster High School

Should you attend Northumberland High School or Lancaster High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northumberland High School
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lancaster High School
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northumberland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Lancaster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Northumberland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades 8-12, Lancaster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
378 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northumberland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lancaster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northumberland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lancaster High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northumberland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lancaster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northumberland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northumberland County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#333 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#1566 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northumberland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lancaster High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 20% in VA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northumberland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northumberland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lancaster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northumberland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lancaster High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northumberland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lancaster High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Grade 9 Students
93
75
Grade 10 Students
105
80
Grade 11 Students
86
106
Grade 12 Students
94
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northumberland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northumberland County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northumberland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northumberland County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
37%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northumberland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northumberland County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northumberland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northumberland County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northumberland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northumberland County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lancaster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northumberland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northumberland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northumberland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northumberland County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lancaster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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