Northumberland High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Heathsville, Virginia 22473 · Northumberland County Public Schools
#272 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#5101 of 16,910 nationally
About Northumberland High
Northumberland High is a public high located in Heathsville, in the Northumberland County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 272nd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 3 schools in Heathsville; Northumberland High ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northumberland High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northumberland High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northumberland High a good school?
Northumberland High has a Success Index (US) of 62.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #272 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northumberland High rank in Virginia?
Northumberland High ranks #272 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #5101 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northumberland High?
Northumberland High had 380 students in 2025.
Is Northumberland High a elementary school or a high school?
Northumberland High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northumberland High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Northumberland High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.