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Best Schools in Halifax, VA
Halifax, VA has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,962 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Halifax greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Halifax, VA
The top high schools in Halifax, 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, VA
The top middle schools in Halifax, 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, VA
The top elementary schools in Halifax, 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. Sinai Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
5. South Boston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
6. 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, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Halifax, VA has a total population of 5,139 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Halifax, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Halifax, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Halifax, 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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Halifax, VA
How many schools are in Halifax, VA?
Halifax, VA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,962 students in total.
How do schools in Halifax perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Halifax score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Halifax greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Halifax?
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.
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Every school in Halifax
1 of 1 schools in Halifax carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Halifax. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.