For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,282 students in South Boston, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in South Boston, VA is Halifax County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, 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 South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
South Boston, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Boston, VA (2026)
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
1 High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Boston, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Boston, VA include Halifax County High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Boston?
1 public high schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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