Northumberland Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Heathsville, Virginia 22473 · Northumberland County Public Schools
#206 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#3069 of 15,369 nationally
About Northumberland Middle
Northumberland Middle is a public middle located in Heathsville, in the Northumberland County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 206th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 3 schools in Heathsville; Northumberland Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northumberland Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northumberland Middle a good school?
Northumberland Middle has a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 340 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 Middle rank in Virginia?
Northumberland Middle ranks #206 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #3069 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northumberland Middle?
Northumberland Middle had 279 students in 2025.
Is Northumberland Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Northumberland Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northumberland Middle?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Northumberland Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.