Halifax County High vs Halifax County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax County High
South Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
Halifax County Middle
South Boston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Halifax County High South Boston, Virginia | Halifax County Middle South Boston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 317 | #255 of 340 |
| National rank | #4309 of 16,910 | #3822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,282 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | South Boston | South Boston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halifax County Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 65.9).
- •Halifax County Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Halifax County High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Halifax County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99%).
- •Halifax County High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Halifax County High is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 847.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Halifax County High better than Halifax County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Halifax County Middle ranks higher (67.8 vs 65.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Halifax County High and Halifax County Middle?
About 949 m in a straight line, between South Boston and South Boston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax County High: 1,282. Halifax County Middle: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax County High and Halifax County Middle rank in Virginia?
Halifax County High is 233rd of 317 and Halifax County Middle is 255th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).