Best South Boston Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,565 students in South Boston, VA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Boston, VA are 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 elementary schools have an score of 63% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in South Boston, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Halifax County Middle School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
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1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100

Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

South Boston Elementary School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
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2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620

Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Boston, Virginia

South Boston, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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C.h. Friend Elementary School (Closed 2008)

601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248

Gr: 3-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Cluster Springs Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121

Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Cluster Springs Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682

Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

South Of Dan Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233

Gr: K-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Turbeville Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000

Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Washington-coleman Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273

Gr: K-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Boston, VA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Boston, VA include Halifax County Middle School and South Boston Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in South Boston?

2 public elementary schools are located in South Boston.

What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?

South Boston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in South Boston are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Boston include: South Boston Elementary School vs. Halifax County Middle School, Halifax County Middle School vs. South Boston Elementary School