South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center

South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center's student population of 123 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
59%
22%
White
24%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
123 students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offer ?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center part of?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is part of Halifax County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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