Best Schools in Southampton County, VA
Southampton County, VA has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,939 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Southampton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southampton County, VA
The top high schools in Southampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southampton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 769 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southampton County, VA
The top middle schools in Southampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southampton Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southampton County, VA
The top elementary schools in Southampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capron Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Nottoway Elementary
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Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Riverdale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
4. Meherrin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Southampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southampton County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southampton County, VA has a total population of 17,996 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southampton County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southampton County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southampton County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southampton County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southampton County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southampton County, VA
How many schools are in Southampton County, VA?
Southampton County, VA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,939 students in total.
How do schools in Southampton County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Southampton County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Southampton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southampton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Southampton County
4 places in Southampton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Southampton County Public Schools (6 schools)