- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Boston, VA
Halifax County High
Federal NCES profile for Halifax County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510177001848
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax County High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax County High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South Boston, VA.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177001848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Halifax County High held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 111.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 510177001848 · South Boston, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,282 enr · 11.4:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County Middle (847 students)
Halifax County High held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 111.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Halifax County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- Halifax County
Halifax County Middle
847 students
- South Boston E
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- Sinai Elementa 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- Clays Mill Ele 236
Clays Mill Elementary
236 students
What this shows Halifax County High reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax County High compares
Halifax County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 306 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Halifax County High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Public Schools reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halifax County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clays Mill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax County High
How many students attend Halifax County High?
Halifax County High has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Boston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,397 (2022-23) → 1,350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax County High is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Halifax County High?
90.1% of students at Halifax County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax County High?
The largest demographic group at Halifax County High is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in South Boston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax County High?
Halifax County High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Halifax County High rank among public schools in South Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South Boston, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides Halifax County High, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County Middle (847 students), South Boston Elementary (683 students), and Cluster Springs Elementary (572 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.