Halifax County Middle vs South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax County Middle
South Boston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center
South Boston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
116 students
| Measure | Halifax County Middle South Boston, Virginia | South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center South Boston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #255 of 340 | – |
| National rank | #3822 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 847 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | South Boston | South Boston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halifax County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 102.6%).
- •South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.9).
- •Halifax County Middle is the larger school with 847 students compared with 116.
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 Middle better than South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Halifax County Middle and South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Boston and South Boston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax County Middle: 847. South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax County Middle and South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center rank in Virginia?
Halifax County Middle is 255th of 340 and South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center is unranked among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).