For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,853 students in Courtland, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 377 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Courtland, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Courtland, VA are Southampton High School, Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Courtland, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Courtland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Courtland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southampton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23350 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Courtland, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Courtland, VA include Southampton High School, Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Courtland?
3 public schools are located in Courtland.
What percentage of students in Courtland go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Courtland are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Courtland?
Courtland public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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