For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 871 students in South Boston, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in South Boston, VA is Halifax County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Boston, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
South Boston, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Grades: 3-6
| 376 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Grades: PK
| 69 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Grades: 4-6
| 258 students
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Grades: K-3
| 348 students
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: K-2
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Boston, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Boston, VA include Halifax County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Boston?
1 public middle schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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