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Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,181 students in Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
1,181 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
462 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
39%
22%
# White Students
567 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
48%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
68
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,804 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,804
$15,672
Spending / Student
$16,669
$15,424
Best Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northumberland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Northumberland Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Northumberland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,181 students.
What is the rank of Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #74 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District?
48% of Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District?
Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Northumberland Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,669 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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