How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dan River High | Halifax County High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ringgold, VA | South Boston, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,282 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 11:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.6% | 99.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dan River High | Halifax County High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,072 | $15,238 |
| District | Pittsylvania County Schools | Halifax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dan River High | Halifax County High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.7% | 45.8% |
| African American | 34.3% | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dan River High | Halifax County High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 207:1 | 286:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 154 | 135 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.