Summary:
Exmore, Virginia, is served by a single public school: Occohannock Elementary, a PK–6 elementary school in the Northampton County Public Schools district. With 385 students and a 12:1 student–teacher ratio, this is a small, close-knit school that spends $11,349 per student. The school serves an exceptionally high-poverty population, with a free/reduced lunch rate reported at 100.26%, meaning nearly every student comes from a household facing economic challenges.
Academically, Occohannock Elementary is improving but remains below state averages. In the 2025–2026 school year, proficiency rates ranged from 50% to 63.64% across subjects, with the strongest performance in 5th-grade math (63.64%) and 6th-grade reading (59.62%). The school outperforms its district in several areas, including 4th-grade math (57.69% vs. 56.41%), 5th-grade math (63.64% vs. 58.23%), 5th-grade science (50.00% vs. 46.84%), and 4th-grade VA Studies (54.90% vs. 53.25%). However, reading remains the biggest concern, with proficiency gaps of 10.94 to 20.15 points below the Virginia average, particularly in 4th and 5th grades.
The most encouraging news is the school's momentum. From 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, the school improved in nearly every subject, including dramatic gains in 5th-grade math (+18.36 points), 5th-grade science (+17.92 points), and 3rd-grade reading (+14.12 points). Its state rank climbed from the 7th to the 13th percentile, and its star rating improved from 0 to 1 star. The school also boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.6%—well below the district rate of 13.6% and the state rate of 14.8%—showing that despite high poverty, students are showing up to learn. The one flat spot is 6th-grade math, which held steady at 53.85%. Overall, this is a school on the rise, with growing test scores and strong attendance as its key strengths.
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