For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,101 students in Courtland, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Courtland, VA are Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Courtland, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Courtland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Courtland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31023 Camp Parkway
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 562-3007
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Southampton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23450 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-9250
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Courtland, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Courtland, VA include Riverdale Elementary School and Southampton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Courtland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Courtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Courtland?
Courtland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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