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Halifax County Middle School vs. South Boston Elementary School

Should you attend Halifax County Middle School or South Boston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Halifax County Middle School
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
South Boston Elementary School
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Halifax County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

South Boston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Halifax County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Boston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
871 students
694 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Halifax County Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Boston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Halifax County Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Boston Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Halifax County Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Boston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Halifax County Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Halifax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Boston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Halifax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1464 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Halifax County Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Boston Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax County Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Halifax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Boston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Halifax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
60%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax County Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Halifax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Boston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Halifax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Halifax County Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Boston Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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121
Grade 1 Students
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121
Grade 2 Students
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133
Grade 3 Students
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109
Grade 4 Students
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111
Grade 5 Students
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99
Grade 6 Students
281
-
Grade 7 Students
275
-
Grade 8 Students
315
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Halifax County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Boston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Halifax County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Boston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Halifax County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Boston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Halifax County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Boston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Halifax County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Boston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Halifax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Halifax County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Boston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Halifax County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Boston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(20-21 School Year Data)
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Halifax County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Boston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Halifax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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