There were 1,856 Black or African American students enrolled in Halifax County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 3% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Halifax County welcomed 4,498 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 41.3% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 10 schools in the county, Halifax County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 552 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Mill Elementary School | 49 | 236 | 20.8% |
| Cluster Springs Elementary School | 128 | 572 | 22.4% |
| Halifax County High School | 552 | 1,284 | 43% |
| Halifax County Middle School | 336 | 847 | 39.7% |
| Meadville Elementary School | 57 | 173 | 32.9% |
| Scottsburg Elementary School | 61 | 187 | 32.6% |
| Sinai Elementary School | 167 | 243 | 68.7% |
| South Boston Elementary School | 377 | 683 | 55.2% |
| South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center | 74 | 116 | 63.8% |
| Sydnor Jennings Elementary School | 55 | 157 | 35% |
