Southampton County Schools & Education
Southampton County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,125
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#26
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Southampton County
Measured School Summary
Southampton County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
Southampton County spends $8,125 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Southampton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,125
$184 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Southampton County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Southampton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Southampton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#26
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 86% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Southampton County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,579 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Southampton County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Southampton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Southampton County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Focus in Southampton Schools
Southampton County manages 7 public schools within a single district, serving 2,579 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Unity in Southampton County Public Schools
All 2,579 students are served by Southampton County Public Schools across seven campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing entirely on its core public infrastructure.
A Purely Rural Educational Environment
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 430 students. Southampton High is the largest school with 769 students, while smaller elementary schools like Meherrin serve 244.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Southampton County
Reported Enrollment
2,579
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Southampton County
Southampton County Public Schools
7 Public Schools in Southampton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHAMPTON HIGH | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Courtland, 23837Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 769 |
| SOUTHAMPTON MIDDLE | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Courtland, 23837Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 566 |
| Riverdale Elementary | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Courtland, 23837Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 548 |
| Nottoway Elementary | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Sedley, 23878Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Meherrin Elementary | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Newsoms, 23874Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 244 |
| Capron Elementary | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Capron, 23829Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 203 |
| FRESH START CENTER | Record | Southampton County Public Schools | Franklin, 23851Rural: Fringe | — | Alternative | — |
SOUTHAMPTON HIGH
Southampton County Public Schools
Courtland, 23837 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHAMPTON MIDDLE
Southampton County Public Schools
Courtland, 23837 / Rural: Distant
Riverdale Elementary
Southampton County Public Schools
Courtland, 23837 / Rural: Fringe
Nottoway Elementary
Southampton County Public Schools
Sedley, 23878 / Rural: Distant
Meherrin Elementary
Southampton County Public Schools
Newsoms, 23874 / Rural: Distant
Capron Elementary
Southampton County Public Schools
Capron, 23829 / Rural: Distant
FRESH START CENTER
Southampton County Public Schools
Franklin, 23851 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,125
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Southampton County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Southampton County, Virginia?
Southampton County manages 7 public schools within a single district, serving 2,579 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Southampton County, Virginia?
All 2,579 students are served by Southampton County Public Schools across seven campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing entirely on its core public infrastructure.
What is the school experience like in Southampton County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of 430 students. Southampton High is the largest school with 769 students, while smaller elementary schools like Meherrin serve 244.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.