Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District

Mary Bethune Ofc Complex, 1030 Mary Bethune St
Halifax, VA 24558
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Halifax Co PBLC Schs 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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,587 students in Halifax Co PBLC Schs 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 Co PBLC Schs 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,587 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Halifax Co PBLC Schs 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 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#114 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
1,906 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
42%
22%
# White Students
2,246 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
49%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
271
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
363
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
308
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
338
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
369
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
372
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
390
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,182 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$61 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,445
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,182
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Halifax Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #22.
Scottsburg Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Cluster Springs Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Halifax County Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Clays Mill Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Meadville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #88.
Sinai Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #99.
South Boston Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Academy
Alternative School
315 S Main St
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-5518
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: PK
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District?
Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,587 students.
What is the rank of Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District?
Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #116 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 Co PBLC Schs School District?
49% of Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District?
Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Halifax Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,182 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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