For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,334 students in Northampton County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 532 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Northampton County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA are Northampton High School, Northampton Middle School and Occohannock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northampton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Occohannock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Seaside Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Kiptopeke Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Renew/northampton Co
Alternative School
7207 Young St, C/o Northampton
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7247 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Northampton County, VA include Northampton High School, Northampton Middle School and Occohannock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northampton County?
6 public schools are located in Northampton County.
What percentage of students in Northampton County go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Northampton County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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