Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Southampton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Southampton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southampton Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southampton Middle School is ranked #1492 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Southampton Middle School?
532 students attend Southampton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southampton Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southampton Middle School?
Southampton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southampton Middle School offer ?
Southampton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southampton Middle School part of?
This school is not a good school it is falling apart teachers have no respect for anyone. Some of my former teachers gave answers to kids so the teachers grades look good. Students get in fights and no one cares. The school is full of mold and never gets cleaned. In a lot of classes there is no structure. If you are smart, they use your grades to make them look better I used to go here, and I did not enjoy the experience.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Elli
510/6/2012
I heard there were problems at SMS....but the staff has really impressed me. They work hard to resolve issues.
- Posted by Parent - jacki
54/27/2010
I think that this school is very proper and it is better than Franklin Middle School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gagag
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
