There were six American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Southampton County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 20% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Southampton County welcomed 2,523 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaskan Native students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Meherrin Elementary School and Southampton Middle School recorded the largest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of two students each.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in the 2023-24 school year, which is better than the national average of 15:1 in public schools.
| School Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capron Elementary School | — | 186 | — |
| Meherrin Elementary School | 2 | 235 | 0.9% |
| Nottoway Elementary School | 1 | 249 | 0.4% |
| Riverdale Elementary School | — | 569 | — |
| Southampton High School | 1 | 752 | 0.1% |
| Southampton Middle School | 2 | 532 | 0.4% |
