For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,523 students in Southampton County, VA (there are , serving 377 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Southampton County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Southampton County, VA are Nottoway Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School and Capron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southampton County, VA public schools 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). Schools in Southampton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Southampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nottoway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Meherrin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Southampton County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21360 Deerfield Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Divers Center For Womensouthamp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14516 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14545 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Intensive Treat Ct (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14380 Terrapin Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southampton Recep. & Classif. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15172 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southampton County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Southampton County, VA include Nottoway Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School and Capron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Southampton County?
6 public schools are located in Southampton County.
What percentage of students in Southampton County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Southampton County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton County?
Southampton County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Southampton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Southampton County include: Nottoway Elementary School vs. Meherrin Elementary School, Meherrin Elementary School vs. Nottoway Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School vs. Meherrin Elementary School
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