South Boston Elementary School vs. Halifax County Middle School
Should I attend South Boston Elementary School or Halifax County Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Halifax County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Boston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,021 students in grades 6-8, Halifax County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
610 students
1,021 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1659 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1464 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
127
-
Grade 1 Students
112
-
Grade 2 Students
113
-
Grade 3 Students
107
-
Grade 4 Students
85
-
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
-
314
Grade 7 Students
-
338
Grade 8 Students
-
369
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
54%
43%
% White
32%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%