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#1333 of 1,851 schools in VA
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center
School · Halifax County Public Schools · South Boston, VA
A Halifax County Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1927 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,978/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Boston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,655
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24592; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Sinai ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Clays Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| Meadville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Halifax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is listed in Halifax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is a public school in South Boston, VA, part of Halifax County Public Schools, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,333 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center
What grades does South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center serve?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center rank in VA?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center ranks #1,333 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center?
99.2% of students at South Boston/halifax Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Halifax County
- Phone
- (434) 572-4273
- Area population (ZIP 24592)
- 14,411
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24592; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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