For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,162 students in Heathsville, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Heathsville, VA are Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School and Northumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heathsville, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Heathsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Heathsville, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northumberland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northumberland Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5753
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Northumberland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-8032
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Heathsville, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Heathsville, VA include Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School and Northumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Heathsville?
3 public schools are located in Heathsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Heathsville?
Heathsville public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Heathsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Heathsville include: Northumberland Elementary School vs. Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School vs. Northumberland High School, Northumberland Middle School vs. Northumberland Elementary School
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