Boykins: Schools & Education
6 public schools serve Boykins. Southampton High is the largest at 769 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,579 students.
- ~105 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 105 residents per school. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Southampton County Public Scho |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5103600 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,579 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 170 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,961 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.0% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Paul D Camp Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul D Camp Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Franklin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 569-6700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WALTER CECIL RAWLS BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 653-2821 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 22511 MAIN STREET, COURTLAND VA 23837 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.5% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12