For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 979 students in Norton City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norton City, VA are J.i. Burton High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Norton City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Norton City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Norton City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norton City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norton City, VA include J.i. Burton High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norton City?
2 public high schools are located in Norton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton City?
Norton City public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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