Best South Boston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,928 students in South Boston, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 229 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in South Boston, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in South Boston, VA are Halifax County High School, Halifax County Middle School and South Boston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Boston, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).