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3 schools in Norton

Virginia · Public K-12

Norton, Virginia has 3 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 1,531 students (an average of 510 per campus).

7-year change in Norton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,531
+74 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central HighHigh09-12676
J.I. Burton HighHigh08-12328
Norton ElementaryElementaryPK-07527

About Norton

Norton, Virginia is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,531 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 510, noticeably below the state mean of about 672.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Norton has rose 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,457 students to 1,531.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Norton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Norton?
Norton, Virginia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,531 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Norton?
Norton has 1 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Norton?
Central High is the largest public school in Norton by enrollment, with approximately 676 students.
What school districts serve Norton?
Norton is served by 2 public school districts, including Norton City Public Schools, Wise County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Norton cover?
Public schools in Norton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.