Northumberland County Schools & Education
Northumberland County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,723
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#6
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Northumberland County
Measured School Summary
Northumberland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Northumberland County spends $8,723 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 59% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Northumberland 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,723
$782 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Northumberland County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Northumberland 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
Northumberland 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
#6
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 32 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Northumberland County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,200 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Northumberland County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Northumberland County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Northumberland 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.
Streamlined Rural Schooling
Northumberland County maintains a highly centralized system with only 3 public schools—one for each primary level. A single school district serves the county's total enrollment of 1,200 students.
Exceptional Graduation Performance
The county achieves an impressive 97% graduation rate, significantly beating the state average of 89%. This success is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $8,723, which is notably higher than the Virginia state average.
A Single Dedicated District
Northumberland County Public Schools is the sole district, ensuring unified administration for all 1,200 students. There are no charter schools, focusing resources entirely on the traditional public elementary, middle, and high schools.
A Fully Rural Educational Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's pastoral character. Northumberland Elementary is the largest site with 541 students, while the overall average school size is 400.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Northumberland County
Reported Enrollment
1,200
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Northumberland County
Northumberland County Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Northumberland 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary | Record | Northumberland County Public Schools | Heathsville, 22473Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 541 |
| NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH | Record | Northumberland County Public Schools | Heathsville, 22473Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 383 |
| NORTHUMBERLAND MIDDLE | Record | Northumberland County Public Schools | Heathsville, 22473Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 276 |
Northumberland Elementary
Northumberland County Public Schools
Heathsville, 22473 / Rural: Distant
NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH
Northumberland County Public Schools
Heathsville, 22473 / Rural: Distant
NORTHUMBERLAND MIDDLE
Northumberland County Public Schools
Heathsville, 22473 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,723
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Northumberland County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Northumberland County, Virginia?
Northumberland County maintains a highly centralized system with only 3 public schools—one for each primary level. A single school district serves the county's total enrollment of 1,200 students.
How do schools in Northumberland County perform academically?
The county achieves an impressive 97% graduation rate, significantly beating the state average of 89%. This success is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $8,723, which is notably higher than the Virginia state average.
What are the major school districts in Northumberland County, Virginia?
Northumberland County Public Schools is the sole district, ensuring unified administration for all 1,200 students. There are no charter schools, focusing resources entirely on the traditional public elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the school experience like in Northumberland County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's pastoral character. Northumberland Elementary is the largest site with 541 students, while the overall average school size is 400.
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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.