There were 1,300 students enrolled in Northampton County Public Schools District schools in the 2024-25 school year, 2.5% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Of all students welcomed in the 2024-25 school year, 54.2% of them were boys, and 45.8% were girls.
The most represented ethnicity among Northampton County Public Schools District students was Black or African American, making up about 38.8% of all the students.
Northampton County Public Schools District roughly covers four schools within Northampton County and has a main office in Machipongo.
Among the four schools in Northampton County Public Schools District, Northampton High School recorded the highest enrollment of 401 students in the 2024-25 school year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School name | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | Total enrollment in 2024-25 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiptopeke Elementary School | 325 | 300 | -7.7% |
| Northampton High School | 420 | 401 | -4.5% |
| Northampton Middle School | 221 | 214 | -3.2% |
| Occohannock Elementary School | 368 | 385 | 4.6% |
