For the 2025 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 Central High School and J.i. Burton 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 60%), 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 94%, 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norton City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Grades: 8-12
| 316 students
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 Central High School and J.i. Burton 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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