Southampton High School is a public high school located in Courtland, Virginia, United States, in Southampton County, west of Franklin and east of Emporia. It is part of Southampton County Public Schools. The school's current facility opened in 1993.
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Southampton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Southampton High School's student population of 752 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Southampton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southampton High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
42%
22%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southampton High School's ranking?
Southampton High School is ranked #288 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Southampton High School often compared to?
Southampton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southampton High School?
The graduation rate of Southampton High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southampton High School?
752 students attend Southampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southampton High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southampton High School?
Southampton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southampton High School offer ?
Southampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southampton High School part of?
Southampton High School is part of Southampton County School District.
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