- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Boston, VA
Halifax County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Halifax County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510177000714
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax County Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax County Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South Boston, VA.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Halifax County Middle shrank from 925 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 510177000714 · South Boston, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 10.6:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
Halifax County Middle shrank from 925 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Halifax County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax County
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax County Middle compares
Halifax County Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Halifax County Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinai Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clays Mill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax County Middle'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 middle 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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax County Middle
How many students attend Halifax County Middle?
Halifax County Middle has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Boston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 925 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax County Middle is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Middle?
91.6% of students at Halifax County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Halifax County Middle is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in South Boston, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax County Middle?
Halifax County Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in South Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County Middle 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 Middle, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), South Boston Elementary (683 students), and Cluster Springs Elementary (572 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.