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Northumberland County

Virginia · Public K-12

Across all districts in Northumberland County, public schools number 3 and enroll approximately 1,162 K-12 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Northumberland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,162
-152 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 49%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
37%
was 41%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,162
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,480
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.4%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
503 students
Middle
1
279 students
High
1
380 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Northumberland County Public Schools
1,162 students · 1 district in Northumberland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Northumberland County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
4%
Black
19%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
11%
Black
37%
Asian
n/r
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
60
13.8% under 18

Test scores in Northumberland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 3 schools in Northumberland County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Northumberland ElementaryHeathsvilleElementaryPK-05503·
Northumberland HighHeathsvilleHigh09-12380·
Northumberland MiddleHeathsvilleMiddle06-08279·

Cities in Northumberland County

Heathsville3 schools

About Northumberland County

Northumberland County is a low-population county of about 12,188 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,162 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,480 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Virginia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Northumberland County covers 1 elementary school (503 students), 1 middle school (279), and 1 high school (380).

The largest single district in Northumberland County is Northumberland County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,162 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 1,314 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,162 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 7% to 11% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northumberland County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Northumberland County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Northumberland County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,162.
How many high schools are in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 380 students.
How many middle schools are in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 279 students.
How many elementary schools are in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 503 students.
What is the largest school district in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County Public Schools is the largest school district in Northumberland County, serving approximately 1,162 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Northumberland County?
Northumberland County, Virginia has a population of approximately 12,188, with a median age of 60. About 13.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Northumberland County?
Median household income in Northumberland County is $66,480, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Northumberland County?
Approximately 33.6% of adults 25 and older in Northumberland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Northumberland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.4% of students in Northumberland County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northumberland County schools?
Across Northumberland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data