There were 93 multiracial students enrolled in Southampton County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 9.4% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Southampton County welcomed 2,363 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 3.9% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the six schools in the county, Southampton High School recorded the largest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 28 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Multiracial Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capron Elementary School | 6 | 176 | 3.4% |
| Meherrin Elementary School | 10 | 218 | 4.6% |
| Nottoway Elementary School | 8 | 235 | 3.4% |
| Riverdale Elementary School | 20 | 533 | 3.8% |
| Southampton High School | 28 | 704 | 4% |
| Southampton Middle School | 21 | 497 | 4.2% |
