Halifax County High vs Jefferson Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 80 km 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
Jefferson Forest High
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Halifax County High South Boston, Virginia | Jefferson Forest High Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #233 of 317 | #48 of 317 |
| National rank | #4309 of 16,910 | #590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,282 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 95% |
| city | South Boston | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 65.9).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 76%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 80%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 99%).
- •Halifax County High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.3).
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 Jefferson Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Forest High ranks higher (85.6 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 Jefferson Forest High?
About 80 km in a straight line, between South Boston and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax County High: 1,282. Jefferson Forest High: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax County High and Jefferson Forest High rank in Virginia?
Halifax County High is 233rd of 317 and Jefferson Forest High is 48th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).