For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,363 students in Southampton County 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 County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,363 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southampton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
39%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,614 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,299 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,614
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,299
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southampton County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southampton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23350 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Nottoway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Meherrin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southampton County School District?
Southampton County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,363 students.
What is the rank of Southampton County School District?
Southampton County School District is ranked #75 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton County School District?
53% of Southampton County School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southampton County School District?
Southampton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Southampton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,299 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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