Is Northumberland High a good school?

Northumberland High ranks 131 st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northumberland High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Northumberland High.

What is the racial makeup of Northumberland High?

Students at Northumberland High are 48% White, 38% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Northumberland High?

Northumberland High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Northumberland Elementary Middle : Northumberland Middle

Northumberland High

Summary:

Northumberland High is a public high school located in Heathsville, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 383. The school is part of the Northumberland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northumberland High has a relatively diverse student population, with 48.04% White, 37.86% African American, and 9.14% Hispanic students, which is higher compared to the nearby Rappahannock High (60.95% White, 20.38% African American) and Lancaster High (42.18% White, 48.14% African American). Northumberland High has shown a mixed academic performance, with strong results in Algebra I and Algebra II but struggles in subjects like World History I and Writing. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Rappahannock High (74.67%) and Lancaster High (100.25%).

Despite spending more per student ($9,424 in 2020-2021) compared to Rappahannock High ($7,769 in 2020-2021) and Lancaster High ($9,521 in 2020-2021), Northumberland High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 208 out of 322 Virginia high schools in 2013-2014 to 131 out of 329 in 2023-2024. However, the school has shown promising results for specific student subgroups, with female students and white students performing better than the overall student population, and low socioeconomic status students ranking 65 out of 320 Virginia high schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473

(804) 580-5192

District: Northumberland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,424

Feeder schools for Northumberland High:

Elementary:	Northumberland Elementary
Middle:	Northumberland Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

37.9%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northumberland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northumberland High is $9,424.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northumberland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northumberland High 131^st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Northumberland High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Northumberland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northumberland County Public Schools 61^st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northumberland High

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Rank History for all students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	54.18	120^th	308	61.0%
2006	50.48	140^th	314	55.4%
2007	35.18	247^th	313	21.1%
2008	51.13	149^th	316	52.8%
2009	40.90	211^th	313	32.6%
2010	32.84	256^th	317	19.2%
2011	44.42	190^th	320	40.6%
2012	42.89	205^th	321	36.1%
2013	36.15	229^th	321	28.7%
2014	40.14	208^th	322	35.4%
2015	35.32	234^th	322	27.3%
2016	28.63	271^st	321	15.6%
2017	30.35	267^th	324	17.6%
2018	26.78	281^st	326	13.8%
2019	30.66	273^rd	327	16.5%
2021	21.97	276^th	327	15.6%
2022	43.12	196^th	325	39.7%
2023	52.45	177^th	326	45.7%
2024	62.74	131^st	329	60.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.33	65^th	320	79.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.30	175^th	320	45.3%
2024	69.88	85^th	322	73.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.15	198^th	321	38.3%
2024	51.80	175^th	322	45.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.82	116^th	240	51.7%
2024	57.23	108^th	249	56.6%

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Rank History for White students at Northumberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.82	216^th	315	31.4%
2024	69.71	64^th	314	79.6%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northumberland High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	369	369
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	344	344
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	341	341
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	341	341
1993	216	182	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1994	238	203	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1995	235	212	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1996	235	212	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1997	259	225	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1998	268	219	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1999	264	225	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2000	270	223	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	-6	492
2001	249	221	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2002	249	201	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2003	249	201	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2004	244	212	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2005	227	204	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2006	236	203	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2007	252	208	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2008	260	191	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2009	251	162	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2010	238	176	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2011	232	175	6	14	0	0	4	0	431
2012	244	167	4	23	0	0	6	0	444
2013	237	169	0	17	0	0	7	0	430
2014	244	159	1	18	0	0	9	0	431
2015	247	158	0	17	0	1	8	0	431
2016	253	168	0	17	0	1	10	0	449
2017	245	167	1	20	0	1	9	0	443
2018	237	165	1	21	0	1	6	0	431
2019	238	142	2	25	0	1	6	0	414
2020	213	158	3	27	0	1	8	0	410
2021	212	144	1	29	0	1	14	0	401
2022	184	138	2	27	0	1	9	0	361
2023	184	145	2	35	0	1	16	0	383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northumberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	369	24.7	14.9	n/a
1990	344	26.2	13.1	n/a
1991	341	23.4	14.5	n/a
1992	341	23.8	14.3	n/a
1993	399	23.4	17.1	n/a
1994	442	44.3	n/a	30.5
1995	452	n/a	0.0	32.5
1996	452	n/a	0.0	32.5
1997	489	n/a	0.0	34.8
1998	493	n/a	0.0	26.4
1999	494	34.0	14.5	32.8
2000	492	n/a	0.0	31.9
2001	473	35.0	13.5	40.4
2002	451	39.5	11.4	35.3
2003	451	39.5	11.4	35.3
2004	459	34.5	13.3	35.7
2005	439	34.5	12.7	37.6
2006	451	34.0	13.3	40.8
2007	478	34.6	13.8	38.5
2008	466	27.9	16.7	34.1
2009	433	26.7	16.2	36.5
2010	434	26.2	16.5	43.5
2011	431	24.5	17.5	43.2
2012	444	32.7	13.5	43.9
2013	430	30.7	13.9	44.9
2014	431	34.4	12.5	43.2
2015	431	33.0	13.0	44.5
2016	449	35.0	12.8	42.1
2017	443	32.6	13.5	42.7
2018	431	34.5	12.4	48.7
2019	414	35.6	11.6	47.8
2020	410	34.0	12.0	78.3
2021	401	36.3	11.0	n/a
2022	361	32.3	11.1	88.9
2023	383	36.5	10.4	90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northumberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	369	24.7	14.9	n/a
1990	344	26.2	13.1	n/a
1991	341	23.4	14.5	n/a
1992	341	23.8	14.3	n/a
1993	399	23.4	17.1	n/a
1994	442	44.3	n/a	30.5
1995	452	n/a	0.0	32.5
1996	452	n/a	0.0	32.5
1997	489	n/a	0.0	34.8
1998	493	n/a	0.0	26.4
1999	494	34.0	14.5	32.8
2000	492	n/a	0.0	31.9
2001	473	35.0	13.5	40.4
2002	451	39.5	11.4	35.3
2003	451	39.5	11.4	35.3
2004	459	34.5	13.3	35.7
2005	439	34.5	12.7	37.6
2006	451	34.0	13.3	40.8
2007	478	34.6	13.8	38.5
2008	466	27.9	16.7	34.1
2009	433	26.7	16.2	36.5
2010	434	26.2	16.5	43.5
2011	431	24.5	17.5	43.2
2012	444	32.7	13.5	43.9
2013	430	30.7	13.9	44.9
2014	431	34.4	12.5	43.2
2015	431	33.0	13.0	44.5
2016	449	35.0	12.8	42.1
2017	443	32.6	13.5	42.7
2018	431	34.5	12.4	48.7
2019	414	35.6	11.6	47.8
2020	410	34.0	12.0	78.3
2021	401	36.3	11.0	n/a
2022	361	32.3	11.1	88.9
2023	383	36.5	10.4	90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northumberland High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$470 (5.3%)	$8,471 (94.7%)	$8,941
2020	$458 (5.3%)	$8,179 (94.7%)	$8,637
2021	$427 (4.5%)	$8,996 (95.5%)	$9,424

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northumberland High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 177^th of 326 High schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Northumberland High)	61	49	12%
End of Course Writing (Northumberland County Public Schools)	61	49	12%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Northumberland High)	56	100	44%
End of Course Geometry (Northumberland County Public Schools)	70	98	28%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Northumberland High)	84	84
End of Course Algebra I (Northumberland County Public Schools)	90	88	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Northumberland High)	87	92	5%
End of Course Algebra II (Northumberland County Public Schools)	87	92	5%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Northumberland High)	81	74	7%
End of Course Biology (Northumberland County Public Schools)	81	74	7%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Northumberland High)	73	80	7%
End of Course English Reading (Northumberland County Public Schools)	73	80	7%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Northumberland High)	40	23	17%
End of Course VA and US History (Northumberland County Public Schools)	40	23	17%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Northumberland High)	63	65	2%
End of Course World History I (Northumberland County Public Schools)	63	65	2%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Northumberland High)	86	0	86%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	414	383	7.5%
African American	142	145	2.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	25	35	40%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	238	184	22.7%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	90.6%	42.8%

Schools Near Northumberland High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)	SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)			SOL World History II (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northumberland High	Public	9-12	201 Academic Lane	Heathsville	22473	Northumberland County	Northumberland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 580-5192	383	37	10.4	90.6%	184 (48.0%)	145 (37.9%)	35 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	62.7	131^st of 329 public high schools	60.2%		52.5	177^th of 326 public high schools	45.7%	46		83.3		96.7			100.0		72.9				85.2		69.9					$9,424	$427	$8,996
Lancaster High	Public	8-12	8815 Mary Ball Rd	Lancaster	22503	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 462-5100	403	33	12.4	100.2%	170 (42.2%)	194 (48.1%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	33.8	270^th of 329 public high schools	17.9%		44.7	219^th of 326 public high schools	32.8%	51		92.3	100.0	69.5				50.8	80.0	48.8	75.0	71.3	79.4	25.7	33.3		53.9			$9,521	$607	$8,914
Rappahannock High	Public	8-12	6914 Richmond Rd	Warsaw	22572	Richmond County	Richmond County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 333-3551	525	37	14.1	74.7%	320 (61.0%)	107 (20.4%)	74 (14.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	57	160^th of 329 public high schools	51.4%		50.4	185^th of 326 public high schools	43.3%	25	100.0	94.7	95.8	76.5	84.6	100.0	100.0	33.3	73.9	63.7		75.5	81.7		84.2	100.0		0.0	78.2	$7,769	$428	$7,341

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