There were 278 Hispanic students enrolled in Halifax County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 17.8% more 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, Hispanic students comprised 6.2% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 10 schools in the county, Halifax County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 72 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 | Hispanic Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Mill Elementary School | 14 | 236 | 5.9% |
| Cluster Springs Elementary School | 46 | 572 | 8% |
| Halifax County High School | 72 | 1,284 | 5.6% |
| Halifax County Middle School | 47 | 847 | 5.5% |
| Meadville Elementary School | 3 | 173 | 1.7% |
| Scottsburg Elementary School | 9 | 187 | 4.8% |
| Sinai Elementary School | 13 | 243 | 5.3% |
| South Boston Elementary School | 59 | 683 | 8.6% |
| South Boston/Halifax Early Learning Center | 8 | 116 | 6.9% |
| Sydnor Jennings Elementary School | 7 | 157 | 4.5% |
