Southampton Middle

Southampton County Public Schools
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
497 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.
497
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (51.9%)
  • Black
    193 (38.8%)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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
Website: http://www.southampton.k12.va.us/Domain/501
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
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 6 185
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 168
Gender Ratio