Northampton County School District

7207 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Northampton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,300 students in Northampton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Northampton County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
1,300 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northampton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#109 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
62%
69%
(20-21)
50%
59%
87%
88.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
29.8%
19.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
24%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
39%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
31%
44%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,740 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,752 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$23,109 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$28 MM
$22,838 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,740
$18,383

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,752
$18,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Northampton County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16041 Courthouse Road
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4208 Seaside Rd
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
The T.e.c.h. Center
Alternative School
7207 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-5151

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,300 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District is ranked #109 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County School District?
39% of Northampton County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County School District?
Northampton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Northampton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,752 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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