For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 251 students in Northumberland County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Northumberland County, VA is Northumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northumberland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northumberland Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 middle schools in Northumberland County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland County, VA include Northumberland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northumberland County?
1 public middle schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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