For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,726 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA are Nandua High School, Chincoteague High School and Arcadia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Accomack County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
Chincoteague Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Tangier Combined
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #77.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Accawmacke Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1010.
Kegotank Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1111.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Vocational School
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Vocational School
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Accomack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 10
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Po Box 120
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Onancock Learning Center - Ecse (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6 College Ave
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 85
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA include Nandua High School, Chincoteague High School and Arcadia High School.
How many public schools are located in Accomack County?
13 public schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Accomack County include: Nandua High School vs. Arcadia High School, Arcadia Middle School vs. Nandua Middle School, Kegotank Elementary School vs. Chincoteague Elementary School
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