Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Northampton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Northampton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northampton High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northampton High School is ranked #821 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northampton High School?
The graduation rate of Northampton High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northampton High School?
420 students attend Northampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northampton High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northampton High School?
Northampton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northampton High School offer ?
Northampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northampton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
