- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Courtland, VA
Southampton High
Federal NCES profile for Southampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510360001582
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Courtland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton High has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Courtland, VA.
School address
District: Southampton County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510360001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southampton High held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510360001582 · Courtland, VA High · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15.3:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale Elementary (533 students)
Southampton High held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southampton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southampton High
704 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
533 students
- Southampton Mi
Southampton Middle
497 students
- Nottoway Eleme 235
Nottoway Elementary
235 students
- Meherrin Eleme 218
Meherrin Elementary
218 students
- Capron Element 176
Capron Elementary
176 students
What this shows Southampton High reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southampton High compares
Southampton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 43.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Southampton High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southampton County Public Schools reports $15,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southampton High
How many students attend Southampton High?
Southampton High has 704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Courtland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton High is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southampton High?
74.6% of students at Southampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton High?
The largest demographic group at Southampton High is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Courtland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton High?
Southampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southampton High rank among public schools in Courtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Courtland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southampton County Public Schools?
Besides Southampton High, Southampton County Public Schools also operates Riverdale Elementary (533 students), Southampton Middle (497 students), and Nottoway Elementary (235 students). See the Southampton County Public Schools district page for the complete list.