For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,531 students in Norton, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Norton, VA are J.i. Burton High School, Norton Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Norton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 E Park Ave
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Gr: PK-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Warrior Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norton, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Norton, VA include J.i. Burton High School, Norton Elementary School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Norton?
3 public schools are located in Norton.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton?
Norton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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