Halifax County High School

High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Halifax County High School serves 1,425 students in grades 9-12.
Halifax County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Halifax County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Halifax County High School's student population of 1,425 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
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School Rankings

Halifax County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Halifax County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
43%
22%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Graduation Rate
84%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halifax County High School's ranking?
Halifax County High School is ranked #1130 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Halifax County High School often compared to?
Halifax County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph-henry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halifax County High School?
The graduation rate of Halifax County High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Halifax County High School?
1,425 students attend Halifax County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Halifax County High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax County High School?
Halifax County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halifax County High School offer ?
Halifax County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax County High School part of?
Halifax County High School is part of Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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