For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,853 students in 23837, VA (there are , serving 377 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 23837, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23837, VA are Southampton High School, Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23837 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23837, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23837, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southampton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23350 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23837, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23837, VA include Southampton High School, Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23837?
3 public schools are located in 23837.
What percentage of students in 23837 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 23837 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23837?
23837 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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