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Halifax County High

PublicGrades 9–12
South Boston, Virginia · Halifax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,350
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Halifax County
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
1,350
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
99%+33.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Halifax County High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in South Boston, Virginia. The school enrolls 1,350 students. It is part of the Halifax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHalifax County Public Schools
County51083
CitySouth Boston
ZIP24592
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510177001848

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,350

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)