Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Halifax County School District (2026) - Scottsburg, VA
Public School Review - Established 2003

Halifax County School District

Mary Bethune Ofc Complex, 1030 Mary Bethune St
Halifax, VA 24558
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (434) 476-2171
www.halifax.k12.va.us

Top Rankings

Halifax County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,496 students in Halifax County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Halifax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
4,496 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
Pre-K345163
Kind337403
1339425
2345435
3372454
4325437
5304444
6311446
7277449
8259451
9326491
10324483
11326466
12306465
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Halifax County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (VA)
#90 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearHalifax County School District
2023#90
2022#114
2021#114
2019#81
2018#98
2017#98
2016#107
2015#111
2014#108
2013#93
2012#100
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

64%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
202364%68%
202129%54%
201980%82%
201767%72%
201673%80%
201570%79%
201463%74%
201363%71%
201262%68%
201183%86%
201087%87%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)
59%
69%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
202159%69%
201974%78%
201773%80%
201670%80%
201569%79%
201464%74%
201367%74%
201284%89%
201183%88%
201088%89%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)
38%
59%
84%
89%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
202384%89%
202282%89%
202184%89%
202087%89%
201986%87%
201885%88%
201786%87%
201686%87%
201578%86%
201481%85%
201386%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
20240.590.72
20230.590.71
20220.570.70
20210.570.70
20200.570.68
20190.570.68
20180.550.67
20170.550.67
20160.550.68
20150.540.66
20140.550.66
20130.550.65
20120.550.64
20110.540.64
20100.530.62
20090.530.60
20080.530.60
20070.530.59
20060.520.58
20050.530.57
20040.520.55
20030.520.55
20020.520.53
20010.520.52
20000.520.51
19990.520.51
19980.520.50
19970.520.49
19960.520.48
19950.520.49
19940.510.47
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
20241%8%
20231%7%
20221%7%
20211%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20121%6%
20112%7%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
6%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
20245%19%
20234%19%
20224%18%
20214%18%
20203%16%
20193%16%
20183%15%
20173%15%
20163%14%
20154%14%
20143%13%
20134%12%
20123%12%
20112%11%
20103%10%
20093%10%
20082%10%
20073%9%
20062%8%
20052%7%
20042%6%
20032%7%
20022%5%
20012%5%
20002%4%
19991%4%
19981%4%
19971%3%
19961%3%
19951%3%
19941%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
41%
21%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
202442%22%
202342%22%
202242%22%
202142%22%
202042%22%
201942%22%
201844%23%
201744%23%
201644%23%
201544%23%
201445%23%
201345%23%
201245%24%
201146%24%
201047%26%
200947%26%
200848%27%
200748%27%
200648%27%
200548%27%
200449%27%
200349%27%
200249%27%
200148%27%
200048%27%
199949%27%
199849%27%
199748%27%
199647%27%
199547%26%
199448%26%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
46%
44%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
202449%44%
202349%45%
202250%46%
202151%46%
202051%49%
201951%49%
201852%50%
201752%50%
201652%50%
201551%52%
201450%52%
201350%53%
201250%54%
201150%54%
201050%57%
200950%57%
200850%57%
200749%58%
200650%59%
200550%60%
200449%61%
200349%61%
200249%63%
200150%64%
200050%65%
199950%65%
199850%65%
199751%66%
199652%67%
199552%67%
199451%68%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
20243%7%
20234%7%
20223%7%
20212%6%
20203%6%
20193%6%
20181%5%
20171%5%
20161%5%
20151%5%
20142%5%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,717 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,449 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$19,496 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
2023$62 MM$50 MM
2022$55 MM$48 MM
2021$62 MM$50 MM
2020$55 MM$48 MM
2019$57 MM$48 MM
2018$58 MM$46 MM
2017$57 MM$44 MM
2016$56 MM$43 MM
2015$61 MM$42 MM
2014$56 MM$41 MM
2012$57 MM$41 MM
2011$60 MM$40 MM
2010$61 MM$42 MM
2009$64 MM$43 MM
2008$62 MM$43 MM
2007$61 MM$42 MM
2006$58 MM$37 MM
2005$54 MM$33 MM
2004$50 MM$31 MM
2003$48 MM$33 MM
2002$44 MM$29 MM
2001$43 MM$28 MM
2000$44 MM$27 MM
1999$41 MM$25 MM
1998$37 MM$23 MM
1997$36 MM$22 MM
1996$32 MM$20 MM
1995$30 MM$20 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$61 MM
$19,187 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
2023$60 MM$50 MM
2022$56 MM$48 MM
2021$60 MM$50 MM
2020$56 MM$48 MM
2019$57 MM$48 MM
2018$58 MM$46 MM
2017$57 MM$44 MM
2016$56 MM$43 MM
2015$61 MM$42 MM
2014$56 MM$40 MM
2012$57 MM$41 MM
2011$60 MM$38 MM
2010$61 MM$42 MM
2009$64 MM$42 MM
2008$62 MM$41 MM
2007$61 MM$40 MM
2006$57 MM$39 MM
2005$54 MM$36 MM
2004$51 MM$31 MM
2003$48 MM$31 MM
2002$44 MM$29 MM
2001$42 MM$29 MM
2000$44 MM$27 MM
1999$40 MM$24 MM
1998$37 MM$23 MM
1997$36 MM$21 MM
1996$34 MM$21 MM
1995$27 MM$19 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$13,717
$15,513

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
2023$13,349$13,350
2022$11,261$13,011
2021$13,150$14,122
2020$11,261$13,011
2018$11,387$12,340
2017$11,045$12,324
2016$10,487$12,007
2015$11,104$10,576
2014$9,989$10,820
2012$9,724$10,405
2011$10,154$10,061
2010$10,226$10,576
2009$10,571$11,282
2008$10,093$10,833
2007$10,268$11,013
2006$9,825$10,006
2005$9,147$9,139
2004$8,473$8,571
2003$8,093$8,950
2002$7,367$8,028
2001$7,155$7,912
2000$7,129$7,658
1999$6,598$6,541
1998$5,864$6,329
1997$5,600$6,082
1995$5,147$5,657
1992$4,152$5,133
1990$3,773$4,932
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$13,449
$15,268

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearHalifax County School DistrictVirginia
2023$13,088$13,422
2022$11,384$13,009
2021$12,893$14,198
2020$11,384$13,009
2018$11,390$12,303
2017$11,051$12,398
2016$10,507$12,042
2015$11,083$10,658
2014$9,992$10,531
2012$9,783$10,420
2011$10,138$9,778
2010$10,207$10,658
2009$10,596$11,065
2008$10,098$10,444
2007$10,274$10,604
2006$9,754$10,603
2005$9,173$9,839
2004$8,570$8,522
2003$8,047$8,394
2002$7,305$8,029
2001$7,043$8,196
2000$7,146$7,662
1999$6,375$6,251
1998$5,956$6,290
1997$5,569$5,970
1995$4,600$5,518
1992$4,323$5,049
1990$3,660$4,824
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Halifax County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Cluster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
South Boston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,496 students.
What is the rank of Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District is ranked #89 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County School District?
46% of Halifax County School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax County School District?
Halifax County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Halifax County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,449 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,496 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (VA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
 Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons

More Articles

Scholarships
Parenting and Learning Issues
Evaluating Public Schools
Local School Topics
About Public Schools