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Halifax County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
10
Schools
4,620
Students
$14,349
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
92.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Halifax County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 4,620 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,349 is near the national average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clays Mill ElementaryPK–05212
Cluster Springs ElementaryPK–05547
Meadville ElementaryPK–05162
Scottsburg ElementaryPK–05188
Sinai ElementaryPK–05220
South Boston ElementaryKG–05666
Sydnor Jennings ElementaryPK–05192
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE06–08925
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH09–121,397
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning CenterPK–PK111
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,349Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
23%
State
58.8%
Local (property tax)
23.4%
Federal
17.8%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,620
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Halifax County Public Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,620 students.
What is the graduation rate for Halifax County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Halifax County Public Schools spend per student?
Halifax County Public Schools spends $14,349 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Halifax County Public Schools?
92% of students in Halifax County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Halifax County Public Schools?
No, Halifax County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Halifax County Public Schools serve?
Halifax County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Halifax County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Halifax County Public Schools is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.