Northampton County Schools & Education
Northampton County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,473
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#41
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Northampton County
Measured School Summary
Northampton County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,473 per pupil, Northampton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Northampton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,473
$468 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Northampton County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Northampton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Northampton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#41
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 67% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Northampton County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,359 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Northampton County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Northampton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Northampton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Northampton County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Scale Coastal Education
Northampton County operates just 6 public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,359 students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, alongside two alternative facilities.
High Graduation Rates on the Coast
The county boasts a 92% graduation rate, outperforming both the state average of 89% and the national average of 87%. However, per-pupil spending stands at $7,473, which is lower than the state's $7,941 average.
Northampton County Public Schools
Northampton County Public Schools manages five of the six facilities and serves the entire student population of 1,359. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing a traditional public school structure.
Rural Roots and Close-Knit Classrooms
All six schools in the county are situated in rural locales, offering students a quiet and focused environment. Northampton High is the largest school in the system with 433 students, contributing to a small average school size of 340.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Northampton County
Reported Enrollment
1,359
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Northampton County
Northampton County Public Schools
PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO
6 Public Schools in Northampton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTON HIGH | Record | Northampton County Public Schools | Eastville, 23347Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 433 |
| Occohannock Elementary | Record | Northampton County Public Schools | Exmore, 23350Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 369 |
| Kiptopeke Elementary | Record | Northampton County Public Schools | Cape Charles, 23310Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 351 |
| NORTHAMPTON MIDDLE | Record | Northampton County Public Schools | Eastville, 23347Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 206 |
| PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO | Record | PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO | Machipongo, 23405Rural: Remote | — | Alternative | — |
| THE T.E.C.H. CENTER | Record | Northampton County Public Schools | Machipongo, 23405Rural: Remote | — | Alternative | — |
NORTHAMPTON HIGH
Northampton County Public Schools
Eastville, 23347 / Rural: Remote
Occohannock Elementary
Northampton County Public Schools
Exmore, 23350 / Rural: Remote
Kiptopeke Elementary
Northampton County Public Schools
Cape Charles, 23310 / Rural: Distant
NORTHAMPTON MIDDLE
Northampton County Public Schools
Eastville, 23347 / Rural: Remote
PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO
PROJECT RENEW/NORTHAMPTON CO
Machipongo, 23405 / Rural: Remote
THE T.E.C.H. CENTER
Northampton County Public Schools
Machipongo, 23405 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,473
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Northampton County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Northampton County, Virginia?
Northampton County operates just 6 public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,359 students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, alongside two alternative facilities.
How do schools in Northampton County perform academically?
The county boasts a 92% graduation rate, outperforming both the state average of 89% and the national average of 87%. However, per-pupil spending stands at $7,473, which is lower than the state's $7,941 average.
What are the major school districts in Northampton County, Virginia?
Northampton County Public Schools manages five of the six facilities and serves the entire student population of 1,359. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing a traditional public school structure.
What is the school experience like in Northampton County?
All six schools in the county are situated in rural locales, offering students a quiet and focused environment. Northampton High is the largest school in the system with 433 students, contributing to a small average school size of 340.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.