High Schools in Norton City Public Schools


Summary:

The Norton City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to a single high school, J.I. Burton High, which stands out as a top-performing institution within the state. This high school serves students in grades 9-12 and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 19% of Virginia high schools.

J.I. Burton High boasts impressive academic achievements, with students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state levels on a variety of standardized tests. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% is significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.5% is lower, indicating strong student retention. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $8,421 is on par with the state average, suggesting that the district is allocating resources effectively to support student success.

While the school serves a student population with a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, it is able to achieve strong academic outcomes, indicating that the school is providing equitable resources and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive. However, the relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance.

District Detail

 205 Virginia Ave NW
Norton, VA 24273

 (276) 679-2330

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 129 Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 855

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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