SOUTHAMPTON MIDDLE

Southampton County Public Schools
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
566 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southampton Middle School, located in Courtland, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Southampton County. As a public institution, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school typically focuses on core academic development—including math, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that promote social growth and teamwork.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Southampton County community, reflecting the values of its rural surroundings while preparing students for the challenges of modern secondary education. By providing a structured environment, Southampton Middle School aims to cultivate academic curiosity and character development in its students, ensuring they have the foundational skills necessary to transition successfully into Southampton High School and beyond.
566
Total Students
41.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    297 (52.5 %)
  • Black
    228 (40.3 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southampton County Public Schools
Phone: (757)653-9250
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 457
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 192
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 182
Gender Ratio
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