Halifax County Public Schools School District
School District · Halifax, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#36 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,238
+$169 vs Virginia median
District size
4,575 students
Larger than Virginia median
About Halifax County Public Schools
Halifax County Public Schools is a Halifax, Virginia school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $15,238 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Halifax County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scottsburg Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Halifax County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 68.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Halifax County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Halifax County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Halifax County Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Halifax
- Total Enrollment
- 4,575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 375
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Halifax County Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Halifax County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Halifax County Public Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Halifax County Public Schools?
Halifax County Public Schools spends $15,238 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Halifax County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Halifax County Public Schools is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Halifax County Public Schools?
Scottsburg Elementary is the highest-rated school in Halifax County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Halifax County Public Schools?
Across schools in Halifax County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Halifax County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Halifax County Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Halifax County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Hanover County Public Schools (25)
- Department of Education State-operated Educ Prgms (23)
- Portsmouth City Public Schools (23)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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