Top Rankings
Halifax County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,575 students in Halifax County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Halifax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,575 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Halifax County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
1,913 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
42%
22%
# White Students
2,152 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
47%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
356
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
342
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
319
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,217 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,480
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,217
$15,257
Best Halifax County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Grades: 9-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #22.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Cluster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #55.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #88.
Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
South Boston Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,575 students.
What is the rank of Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District is ranked #117 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County School District?
47% of Halifax County School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Halifax County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,217 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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