The school operates on a 4x4 block schedule and has many goals in place to improve the achievement of students on Virginia Standards of Learning exams.

Worthy and Rich Valley High Schools were consolidated due to declining enrollment.

The band has won numerous awards in 2018 including 1st Places in Percussion, Colorguard, and Drum Major.

The band also received an "Excellent Rating" at the 2018 VBDOA State Marching Assessment.

Theatre In 2016 Northwood High School placed 1st in the Crooked Road Conference with a play titled "Look Me in the Eye" by Lindsay Price.