Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District

21308 Plank Road
Courtland, VA 23837
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,600 students in Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
2,600 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#81 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
1,022 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
39%
22%
# White Students
1,427 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
55%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
116
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
158
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,103 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,208 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$40 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,103
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,208
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Southampton Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nottoway Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Meherrin Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Capron Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Southampton High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23350 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Riverdale Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Southampton Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fresh Start Center
Alternative School
23190 Sedley Road
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-2903
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District?
Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,600 students.
What is the rank of Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District?
Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #80 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District?
55% of Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District?
Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Southampton Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,208 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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