Southampton County Public Schools are comprised of four elementary schools; one middle school; and one high school. All Southampton County schools are accredited, based on achievement of students in English, mathematics, history and science during the 2008 school year. The high school also includes Southampton Technical Career Center which introduces students to job training skills…some of those include child care, food & clothing services, electricity related, engineering, building trades, and agriculture. Welding and auto mechanics are offered in conjunction with Paul D. Camp Community College. All schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education according to the state's Standards of Learning. Southampton High school is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southampton High School

Nottoway

STCC

School Fall 2008 Enrollment
Capron Elementary	197
Riverdale Elementary	593
Meherrin Elementary	287
Nottoway Elementary	233
Subtotal	1310
Southampton Middle School	631
Southampton High School	909
Total	2850

2007-2008 Dropout Rate
Southampton County	3.07%
Virginia	1.90%

Student Teacher Ratio (2008)
Grades K-7	11.5:1
Grades 8-12	12.3:1

2008 Total Graduates
Graduates	185
Percentage Continuing Education	93%
Total Per Pupil Expenditure	$10,146
Source: Virginia Department of Education
Percentage of population 25 yrs. & older who have a high school diploma	63.2%
Percentage of population 25 yrs. & older who have a Bachelor's Degree	11.7%
Source: 2000 US Census

Southampton Academy is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Located in the county seat, Courtland, Southampton Academy has a total enrollment of approximately 425.