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#388 of 457 private schools in VA
Southampton Academy
School · Courtland, VA
A private school in Courtland, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
26495 OLD PLANK RD, Courtland, VA 23837
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,040/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,727
Median home value
$195,700
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Southampton Academy is listed in Courtland, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southampton Academy
Southampton Academy is a private school in Courtland, VA, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southampton Academy
What grades does Southampton Academy serve?
Southampton Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southampton Academy?
Southampton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southampton Academy rank in VA?
Southampton Academy ranks #388 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Southampton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southampton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southampton Academy a private school?
Yes, Southampton Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southampton Academy a religious school?
No, Southampton Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Southampton County
- Phone
- (757) 653-2512
- Area population (ZIP 23837)
- 4,414
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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