For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 378 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Northumberland County, VA is Northumberland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Northumberland County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northumberland High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northumberland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northumberland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Northumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northern Neck Regional Special Ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2172 Northumberland Hwy
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-5840
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northumberland County?
1 public high schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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