Halifax County High vs Western Albemarle High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 147 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
Western Albemarle High
Crozet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,273 students
| Measure | Halifax County High South Boston, Virginia | Western Albemarle High Crozet, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #233 of 317 | #29 of 317 |
| National rank | #4309 of 16,910 | #370 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,282 | 1,273 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 1,273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| city | South Boston | Crozet |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Albemarle High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 65.9).
- •Western Albemarle High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Western Albemarle High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 80%).
- •Western Albemarle High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 99%).
- •Halifax County High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.1).
- •Halifax County High is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 1,273.
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 Western Albemarle High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Albemarle High ranks higher (88.0 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 Western Albemarle High?
About 147 km in a straight line, between South Boston and Crozet in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax County High: 1,282. Western Albemarle High: 1,273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax County High and Western Albemarle High rank in Virginia?
Halifax County High is 233rd of 317 and Western Albemarle High is 29th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).