- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Courtland, VA
Southampton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southampton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510360001583
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Courtland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Courtland, VA.
School address
District: Southampton County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510360001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Southampton Middle shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 510360001583 · Courtland, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 12.1:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southampton High (704 students)
Southampton Middle shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southampton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southampton Hi
Southampton High
704 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
533 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southampton Middle compares
Southampton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 38.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Southampton Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southampton Middle
How many students attend Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has 497 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Courtland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Middle is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southampton Middle?
76.3% of students at Southampton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southampton Middle is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Courtland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton Middle?
Southampton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among public schools in Courtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Southampton County Public Schools also operates Southampton High (704 students), Riverdale Elementary (533 students), and Nottoway Elementary (235 students). See the Southampton County Public Schools district page for the complete list.