Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Halifax County Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Halifax County Middle 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 Middle School is 0.59, 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 Middle School is ranked #1464 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Halifax County Middle School often compared to?
Halifax County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Campbell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Halifax County Middle School?
871 students attend Halifax County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Halifax County Middle School students are White, 39% 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 Middle School?
Halifax County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halifax County Middle School offer ?
Halifax County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax County Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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