Nassawadox: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Nassawadox. Northampton High is the largest at 433 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,359 students.
- ~148 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 148 residents per school. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Northampton County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5102710 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,359 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 110 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,359 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Eastern Shore Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 20.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Shore Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Melfa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 789-1789 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 20.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Northampton Free Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 7745 Seaside Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 414-0010 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23413 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2184 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12