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Nandua High

Q: Is Nandua High a good school?

Nandua High ranks 143 rd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Nandua High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 621 students attended Nandua High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Nandua High?

Students at Nandua High are 43% African American, 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Q: What schools feed into Nandua High?

Nandua High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Accawmacke Elementary Elementary : Pungoteague Elementary Middle : Nandua Middle

Public Grades 9-12

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 57% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Nandua High is a public high school in Onley, Virginia, serving 621 students in grades 9–12 as part of Accomack County Public Schools. The school has climbed from the bottom of Virginia's rankings into the top half, earning a 3-star rating and ranking 143rd out of 331 Virginia high schools in 2025-2026, well ahead of nearby Arcadia High, which ranked 219th.

Nandua's academic strengths are clear in math, science, and reading. In 2025-2026 SOL assessments, Nandua outpaced Arcadia in Algebra I (91.6% vs. 81.8%), Biology (84.7% vs. 71.5%), and English Reading (85.1% vs. 83.4%). Geometry has posted 100% proficiency for four consecutive years. The school also achieves exceptional outcomes for certain student groups, ranking in the 92nd percentile for White students, the 89th percentile for Hispanic students, and the 91st percentile for English Language Learners. Low-income students rank in the 79th percentile, a notable result given that 97.4% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

However, Nandua faces a significant challenge with student retention. The 2024-2025 dropout rate was 9.1%, nearly triple Arcadia's 3.0% and nearly double the state average of 5.0%. The graduation rate of 87.5% also trails the state average of 92.3%. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism has plummeted from 21.6% in 2021-2022 to just 4.3% in 2024-2025, far better than the state rate of 14.8%. Per-student spending of $9,291 exceeds Arcadia's $8,083, and with a strong 11.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Nandua appears to be investing in improvement. If the school can convert its academic and attendance gains into better graduation outcomes, it could become one of the region's most impressive turnaround stories.

621

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,291

Per pupil spending ?

97.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418

(757) 787-4514

District: Accomack County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Nandua High:

Elementary:	Accawmacke Elementary
	Pungoteague Elementary
Middle:	Nandua Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.5%

White:

29.8%

Hispanic:

23.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 44 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Virginia median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Dropout rate above the Virginia average (9% vs 5%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg78%

Virginia avg78%

143^rd of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 44 pts since 2016

From bottom 13% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Accomack County Public Schools

69^th of 131Accomack County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	143 of 331	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.5	173 of 328	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.1	178 of 329	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.9	179 of 326	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.7	201 of 325	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.2	61 of 327	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	38.1	232 of 327	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.3	248 of 326	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.6	282 of 324	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.4	280 of 321	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	27.5	276 of 322	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.5	168 of 322	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.3	116 of 321	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.3	112 of 321	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.0	108 of 320	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.7	218 of 317	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.9	210 of 313	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.5	82 of 316	74.1%	★★★★☆
2007	59.3	90 of 313	71.2%	★★★★☆
2006	58.3	89 of 314	71.7%	★★★★☆
2005	54.3	118 of 308	61.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.3	122 of 242	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.1	99 of 245	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	129 of 249	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	118 of 240	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	125 of 252	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.0	183 of 253	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	70.8	51 of 249	79.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	12 of 135	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	7 of 122	94.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	150 of 322	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.5	145 of 321	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	161 of 322	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	180 of 320	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.5	26 of 242	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	82 of 236	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	51 of 233	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	65.1	72 of 232	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	70.0	67 of 321	79.1%	★★★★☆
2025	60.7	127 of 324	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	100 of 320	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	139 of 325	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.8	176 of 322	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.5	191 of 322	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.5	179 of 321	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	26 of 312	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	70.7	67 of 313	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.0	153 of 314	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	178 of 315	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)92nd percentile+35 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)91st percentile+34 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile+32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2026)57th percentile~ school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2026)50th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)50th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+21 vs state

Algebra I92%+13 vs state

English Reading85%~ state avg

Biology85%+8 vs state

Geography73%+3 vs state

Writing73%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)			SOL Geometry (2026)		SOL Algebra I (2026)				SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Earth Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Geography (2026)				SOL VA and US History (2026)			SOL World History I (2026)		SOL World History II (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nandua High	Public	9-12	26350 Lankford Highway	Onley	23418	Accomack County	Accomack County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 787-4514	621	53	11.7	97.4%	185 (29.8%)	270 (43.5%)	148 (23.8%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	60.6	143^rd of 331 public high schools	56.8%		54.5	173^rd of 328 public high schools	47.3%	30	< 50%	73.4	≥ 50%	100.0	≥ 50%	91.6	410.0		≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	84.7	382.0	≥ 50%	< 50%		85.1	445.0	73.3	74.1	≥ 50%		< 50%	380.0	390.0	≥ 50%	378.0	≥ 50%	387.0	$9,291	$520	$8,771
Arcadia High	Public	9-12	8210 Lankford Highway	Oak Hall	23416	Accomack County	Accomack County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 824-5613	688	58	11.8	98.1%	185 (26.9%)	253 (36.8%)	232 (33.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	45.7	219^th of 331 public high schools	33.8%		36.9	256^th of 328 public high schools	22.0%	37	< 50%	70.4	< 50%	100.0		81.8	71.0	425.0	428.0		376.0	71.5	62.5	≥ 50%		< 50%	83.4	362.0	67.9	84.6	463.0	≥ 50%		368.0						$8,083	$527	$7,556

Frequently Asked Questions about Nandua High

What is the racial makeup of Nandua High?

Students at Nandua High are 43% African American, 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Nandua High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 621 students attended Nandua High.

What schools feed into Nandua High?

Nandua High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Accawmacke Elementary
Elementary : Pungoteague Elementary
Middle : Nandua Middle

Is Nandua High a good school?

Nandua High ranks 143^rd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Nandua High in?

Accomack County Public Schools

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2025–26 SOL test scoresAug 25, 2026

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 6, 2026

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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