Serving 683 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 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Boston Elementary serves the southeast part of its school district in South Boston, VA, covering an area of approximately 45.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Boston Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Boston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Boston Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1542 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Boston Elementary School's ranking?
South Boston Elementary School is ranked #1542 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are South Boston Elementary School often compared to?
South Boston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halifax County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend South Boston Elementary School?
683 students attend South Boston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Boston Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Boston Elementary School?
South Boston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Boston Elementary School offer ?
South Boston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Boston Elementary School part of?
South Boston Elementary School is part of Halifax County School District.
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