There were 402 white students enrolled in Northampton County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 5.8% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Northampton County welcomed 1,300 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, white students comprised 30.9% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Northampton High School recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 131 students.
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 | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiptopeke Elementary School | 97 | 300 | 32.3% |
| Northampton High School | 131 | 401 | 32.7% |
| Northampton Middle School | 75 | 214 | 35% |
| Occohannock Elementary School | 99 | 385 | 25.7% |
