Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Of the 1,334 students attending Northampton County schools, 41.8% were Black. White made up the second largest ethnicity among the schools in the county.
In the previous school year, Black students were also the most prevalent ethnic group in Northampton County, representing 41.9% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.8% compared to the previous year.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14 in the 2024-25 school year, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School | Black | 40.5% | 420 |
| Occohannock Elementary School | Black | 42.4% | 368 |
| Kiptopeke Elementary School | Black | 40.6% | 325 |
| Northampton Middle School | Black | 45.2% | 221 |
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