Halifax County High

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Halifax County High ranks 242 nd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Halifax County High School is a public high school located in South Boston, Virginia, serving 1,397 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Halifax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 86 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Halifax County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing high schools in the state. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels, particularly in subjects like World History I and II, VA and US History, and Algebra II. However, the school performs relatively better in subjects like Algebra I, Earth Science, and English Reading, where the proficiency rates are closer to or even exceed the state average.

The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional challenges in educational attainment. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's students could be a crucial step in improving the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592

(434) 572-4977

District: Halifax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,904

Feeder schools for Halifax County High:

Elementary:	Clays Mill Elementary
	Cluster Springs Elementary
	Meadville Elementary
	Scottsburg Elementary
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	Sinai Elementary
	South Boston Elementary
	Sydnor Jennings Elementary
Middle:	Halifax County Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 1,350

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.7%

African American:

44.4%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Halifax County High ranks worse than 73.6% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Halifax County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), African American (44.4%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Halifax County High is 12. (See more...)

Compare Halifax County High employs 111.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Halifax County High is $7,904.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Halifax County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County High 242^nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Halifax County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Halifax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County Public Schools 86^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Halifax County High

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Rank History for all students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	55.91	106^th	308	65.6%
2006	48.40	165^th	314	47.5%
2007	45.43	176^th	313	43.8%
2008	32.72	255^th	316	19.3%
2009	33.74	244^th	313	22.0%
2010	29.97	267^th	317	15.8%
2011	34.65	239^th	320	25.3%
2012	32.42	257^th	321	19.9%
2013	32.46	247^th	321	23.1%
2014	25.18	280^th	322	13.0%
2015	19.57	300^th	322	6.8%
2016	17.64	304^th	321	5.3%
2017	25.48	283^rd	324	12.7%
2018	30.28	267^th	326	18.1%
2019	28.45	284^th	327	13.1%
2021	12.77	303^rd	327	7.3%
2022	18.36	304^th	325	6.5%
2023	34.02	261^st	326	19.9%
2024	39.61	242^nd	329	26.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.56	135^th	193	30.1%
2024	40.70	134^th	198	32.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.73	234^th	320	26.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.99	266^th	320	16.9%
2024	42.89	227^th	322	29.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.99	235^th	249	5.6%
2024	20.30	227^th	253	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.62	248^th	321	22.7%
2024	36.27	245^th	322	23.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.29	193^rd	240	19.6%
2024	38.24	184^th	249	26.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.43	59^th	232	74.6%
2024	42.31	154^th	233	33.9%

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Rank History for White students at Halifax County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.88	253^rd	315	19.7%
2024	45.18	215^th	314	31.5%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Halifax County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1638	1638
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1544	1544
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1485	1485
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1490	1490
1993	778	667	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1449
1994	1017	948	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1977
1995	980	943	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1940
1996	980	943	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1940
1997	992	963	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1970
1998	977	920	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1908
1999	949	882	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1844
2000	908	852	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	-4	1772
2001	848	752	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	1620
2002	846	734	3	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1602
2003	846	734	3	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1602
2004	849	755	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1626
2005	860	733	5	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1615
2006	895	852	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	1769
2007	881	928	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1828
2008	881	945	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1851
2009	861	937	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1827
2010	873	878	7	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1793
2011	880	847	11	36	3	0	5	0	1782
2012	845	803	10	48	4	0	6	0	1716
2013	851	789	8	47	4	0	1	0	1700
2014	825	782	7	47	3	0	2	0	1666
2015	819	778	6	52	2	0	11	0	1668
2016	800	719	6	55	1	0	19	0	1600
2017	776	691	7	50	0	0	24	0	1548
2018	768	671	8	52	1	0	27	0	1527
2019	735	655	12	52	2	0	31	0	1487
2020	729	653	11	41	2	0	30	0	1466
2021	723	627	14	38	2	0	32	0	1436
2022	708	614	12	42	2	0	47	0	1425
2023	658	617	14	52	3	0	53	0	1397
2024	617	600	13	62	2	0	56	0	1350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Halifax County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1638	96.0	17.0	n/a
1990	1544	93.8	16.4	n/a
1991	1485	91.7	16.1	n/a
1992	1490	93.4	15.9	n/a
1993	1449	89.9	16.1	n/a
1994	1977	5.8	n/a	24.8
1995	1940	n/a	0.0	22.2
1996	1940	n/a	0.0	22.2
1997	1970	n/a	0.0	21.1
1998	1908	n/a	0.0	23.1
1999	1844	123.0	15.0	27.8
2000	1772	n/a	0.0	26.1
2001	1620	127.0	12.8	29.6
2002	1602	142.5	11.2	41.9
2003	1602	142.5	11.2	41.9
2004	1626	127.5	12.8	36.5
2005	1615	129.5	12.5	47.8
2006	1769	134.0	13.2	44.9
2007	1828	146.8	12.5	46.8
2008	1851	116.4	15.9	50.4
2009	1827	116.3	15.7	52.4
2010	1793	118.0	15.1	54
2011	1782	110.7	16.0	52
2012	1716	136.6	12.5	53.1
2013	1700	132.7	12.8	56.6
2014	1666	128.3	12.9	54
2015	1668	125.0	13.3	56.1
2016	1600	125.0	12.8	55.4
2017	1548	128.6	12.0	53.9
2018	1527	124.1	12.2	57.4
2019	1487	130.5	11.3	84.4
2020	1466	126.6	11.5	84.4
2021	1436	121.1	11.8	n/a
2022	1425	125.0	11.3	86.8
2023	1397	112.5	12.4	90.1
2024	1350	111.6	12.0	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Halifax County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1638	96.0	17.0	n/a
1990	1544	93.8	16.4	n/a
1991	1485	91.7	16.1	n/a
1992	1490	93.4	15.9	n/a
1993	1449	89.9	16.1	n/a
1994	1977	5.8	n/a	24.8
1995	1940	n/a	0.0	22.2
1996	1940	n/a	0.0	22.2
1997	1970	n/a	0.0	21.1
1998	1908	n/a	0.0	23.1
1999	1844	123.0	15.0	27.8
2000	1772	n/a	0.0	26.1
2001	1620	127.0	12.8	29.6
2002	1602	142.5	11.2	41.9
2003	1602	142.5	11.2	41.9
2004	1626	127.5	12.8	36.5
2005	1615	129.5	12.5	47.8
2006	1769	134.0	13.2	44.9
2007	1828	146.8	12.5	46.8
2008	1851	116.4	15.9	50.4
2009	1827	116.3	15.7	52.4
2010	1793	118.0	15.1	54
2011	1782	110.7	16.0	52
2012	1716	136.6	12.5	53.1
2013	1700	132.7	12.8	56.6
2014	1666	128.3	12.9	54
2015	1668	125.0	13.3	56.1
2016	1600	125.0	12.8	55.4
2017	1548	128.6	12.0	53.9
2018	1527	124.1	12.2	57.4
2019	1487	130.5	11.3	84.4
2020	1466	126.6	11.5	84.4
2021	1436	121.1	11.8	n/a
2022	1425	125.0	11.3	86.8
2023	1397	112.5	12.4	90.1
2024	1350	111.6	12.0	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Halifax County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$276 (3.6%)	$7,428 (96.4%)	$7,704
2020	$301 (4.2%)	$6,840 (95.8%)	$7,141
2021	$406 (5.1%)	$7,498 (94.9%)	$7,904

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Halifax County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 261^st of 326 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Halifax County High)	73	59	14%
End of Course Writing (Halifax County Public Schools)	72	59	13%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Halifax County High)	80	40	40%
End of Course Geometry (Halifax County Public Schools)	79	35	44%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Halifax County High)	70	72	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Halifax County Public Schools)	75	77	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Halifax County High)	89	79	10%
End of Course Algebra II (Halifax County Public Schools)	91	80	11%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Halifax County High)	73	59	14%
End of Course Biology (Halifax County Public Schools)	73	59	14%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Halifax County High)	80	76	4%
End of Course English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)	79	76	3%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course Geography (Halifax County High)	66	56	10%
End of Course Geography (Halifax County Public Schools)	65	57	8%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course VA and US History (Halifax County High)	54	14	40%
End of Course VA and US History (Halifax County Public Schools)	53	13	40%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Halifax County High)	59	11	48%
End of Course World History I (Halifax County Public Schools)	58	10	48%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Halifax County High)	80	17	63%
End of Course World History II (Halifax County Public Schools)	80	16	64%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1487	1397	6.1%
African American	655	617	5.8%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	12	14	16.7%
Hispanic	52	52
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	735	658	10.5%
Two or More Races	31	53	71%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.4%	90.1%	5.7%

Schools Near Halifax County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)			SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL Geography (2024)	SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)	SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Halifax County High	Public	9-12	High School Cir	South Boston	24592	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 572-4977	1,350	112	12.0	98.9%	617 (45.7%)	600 (44.4%)	62 (4.6%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (4.1%)	39.6	242^nd of 329 public high schools	26.4%		34	261^st of 326 public high schools	19.9%	19	63.8	19.4	86.5	66.7	50.0	98.4	60.0	71.8	50.0	54.6	97.2	81.3	78.6	57.6	27.3	15.2	2.4	$7,904	$406	$7,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax County High

Halifax County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clays Mill Elementary
Elementary : Cluster Springs Elementary
Elementary : Meadville Elementary
Elementary : Scottsburg Elementary
Elementary : Sinai Elementary
Elementary : South Boston Elementary
Elementary : Sydnor Jennings Elementary
Middle : Halifax County Middle

What is the racial makeup of Halifax County High?

Students at Halifax County High are 46% White, 44% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Halifax County High in?

Halifax County Public Schools

Halifax County High

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High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Halifax County High

Rank History for all students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Female students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Disabled students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Male students at Halifax County High

Rank History for African American students at Halifax County High

Rank History for Hispanic students at Halifax County High

Rank History for White students at Halifax County High

Enrollment information for Halifax County High

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Halifax County High

Student/Teacher Ratio Halifax County High

Per Pupil Expenditures for Halifax County High

Impact of COVID-19 on Halifax County High

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Halifax County High