For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 221 students in Northampton County, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Northampton County, VA is Northampton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Eastville, VA 23347
(757) 678-5151
Grades: 7-8
| 221 students
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7247 Young St
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Machipongo, VA 23405
(757) 678-8070
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, VA include Northampton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northampton County?
1 public middle schools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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