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Southampton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 377 students in Southampton County, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,523 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Southampton County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Southampton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
26495 Old Plank Rd
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2512
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
377 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
297 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
79%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
14%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Southampton County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Southampton County, VA is Southampton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Southampton County?
1 private schools are located in Southampton County.
What percentage of students in Southampton County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Southampton County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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