For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,350 students in Halifax County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Halifax County, VA is Halifax County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Halifax County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Halifax County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halifax County High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Halifax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Halifax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Gr: 3-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
722 Mountain Road
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-3021
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-3021
Gr: K-2 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Gr: K-3 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1011 Virgilina School Rd
Virgilina, VA 24598
(434) 585-8000
Virgilina, VA 24598
(434) 585-8000
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 14%
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Gr: K-2 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1010 Wilson Memorial Sch Loop
Vernon Hill, VA 24597
(434) 476-3000
Vernon Hill, VA 24597
(434) 476-3000
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Halifax County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Halifax County, VA include Halifax County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Halifax County?
1 public high schools are located in Halifax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County?
Halifax County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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