Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Halifax County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Halifax County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halifax County High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Halifax County High School is ranked #1130 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Halifax County High School often compared to?
Halifax County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph-henry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halifax County High School?
The graduation rate of Halifax County High School is 82%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Halifax County High School?
1,350 students attend Halifax County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Halifax County High School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax County High School?
Halifax County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halifax County High School offer ?
Halifax County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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