Best Schools in Halifax County, VA
Halifax County, VA has 12 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,786 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Halifax County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Halifax County, VA
The top high schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halifax County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Halifax County, VA
The top middle schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halifax County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Halifax County, VA
The top elementary schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scottsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
2. Meadville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
3. Clays Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Cluster Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
5. Sinai Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
6. South Boston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
7. Sydnor Jennings Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Halifax County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Halifax County, VA has a total population of 34,022 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Halifax County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Halifax County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Halifax County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Halifax County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Halifax County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Halifax County, VA
How many schools are in Halifax County, VA?
Halifax County, VA has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,786 students in total.
How do schools in Halifax County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Halifax County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Halifax County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Halifax County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Halifax County, VA
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Halifax County
5 places in Halifax County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- South Boston (4)
- Nathalie (2)
- Scottsburg (2)
- Alton (1)
- Halifax (1)
School districts (1)
- Halifax County Public Schools (10 schools)