Northern Neck Times

There were 71 3rd-grade students enrolled in Northumberland County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 9% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Northumberland Elementary School was the only school that welcomed 3rd-grade students in the county.

Within Northumberland County schools, the largest number of students were found in 10th-grade, while pre-kindergarten had the least students.

Statewide, Northumberland County ranked 116th in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 115th the year before.

As of November 2023, according to Public Schools Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools nationwide.

School Name	# of 3rd-grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Northumberland Elementary School	71	13.3%	533
Northumberland High School	0	0%	379
Northumberland Middle School	0	0%	251