Photo: Nyttend · Public domainExmore’s public schools score below 75% of Virginia districts on tests and graduation
36% of students in Exmore’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving Exmore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.
From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when about 7 in 10 of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Exmore’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 33 Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Exmore’s, its schools beat 12%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,044 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Northampton Middle, then Northampton High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Broadwater Academy (private) and Shore Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Exmore’s grade
C: better than 25% of Virginia school districts. Both inputs trail the Virginia average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Exmore, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Exmore
Occohannock Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 385 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Exmore
Northampton Middle
Grades 7–8 · 214 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Eastville
8th grade in Exmore
Northampton Middle
Grades 7–8 · 214 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Eastville
9th grade in Exmore
Northampton High
Grades 9–12 · 401 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Eastville
10th grade in Exmore
Northampton High
Grades 9–12 · 401 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Eastville
Exmore’s public schools are run by Northampton County Public Schools, which also serves Cape Charles, Cheriton, Eastville and Nassawadox. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
Exmore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Exmore’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Exmore | C | Northampton County |
| Belle Haven | — | Accomack County |
Every school in Exmore
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Exmore’s schools
Are Exmore’s schools good?
On Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Exmore children attend score below 75% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 12%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Exmore in?
Northampton County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,300 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Exmore kids go to high school?
Northampton High in Eastville, with 401 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Exmore’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Northampton County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.
How much does Exmore spend per student?
$18,044 in Northampton County Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Exmore?
Yes: Broadwater Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 292 students) and Shore Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–7, 45 students).
Parents talk
What Exmore families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Exmore → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.