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Best Accomack County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,726 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA are Chincoteague High School, Nandua High School and Arcadia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Accomack County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Chincoteague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Accawmacke Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Kegotank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Vocational School
8210 Lankford Highway
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-5613
Rank: n/an/a
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Vocational School
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4522

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Accomack County, VA include Chincoteague High School, Nandua High School and Arcadia High School.
How many public schools are located in Accomack County?
13 public schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?

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