Northumberland County Public Schools, Virginia

Northumberland County Public Schools is a unified school district in Northumberland County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,188 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 191 sq mi (496 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,188
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Northumberland County
Land area
191 sq mi (496 km²)
Median household income
$66,480 ± $4,444
Median home value
$346,800 ± $43,106
Water area
94.2 sq mi (244 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5102730
Coordinates (central point)
37.857727, -76.390010

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Northumberland County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Heathsville (CDP)98 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lancaster County Public Schools11 mi south
  2. Richmond County Public Schools19 mi west
  3. St. Marys County Public Schools, Maryland26 mi north
  4. Westmoreland County Public Schools28 mi northwest
  5. Accomack County Public Schools35 mi east

These share a boundary with Northumberland County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Northumberland County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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