Enrollment
1,282
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510177001848
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halifax County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Halifax County High
Halifax County High is a high-poverty, large high school in South Boston, Virginia, enrolling 1,282 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Halifax County High is leaner than roughly 85% of Virginia schools and 18% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,282 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (43%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 441 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,282 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County Middle (847 students) and South Boston Elementary (683 students) alongside Halifax County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Halifax County High compares
Halifax County High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Public Schools, which includes Halifax County High.
$13,814
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 58.8%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in South Boston on the city page.
Is Halifax County High a good school?
Halifax County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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