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Best Southampton County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,771 students in Southampton County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southampton County, VA are Capron Elementary School, Nottoway Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southampton County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southampton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Southampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Nottoway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13093 Ivor Rd.
Sedley, VA 23878
(757) 859-6539
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Meherrin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28600 Grays Shop Rd.
Newsoms, VA 23874
(757) 654-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Southampton County, VA

Southampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Deerfield Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21360 Deerfield Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Divers Center For Womensouthamp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14516 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14545 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Intensive Treat Ct (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14380 Terrapin Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Recep. & Classif. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15172 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Southampton County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southampton County, VA include Capron Elementary School, Nottoway Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southampton County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Southampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Southampton County?
Southampton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Southampton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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