Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Of the 4,578 students attending Halifax County district schools, 47% were white. Black made up the second largest ethnic group, comprising 41.8% of the student population.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Halifax County districts, representing 47.3% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped 1% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Halifax County.
As of November 2023, according to Public School Review, in the 2023-24 school year, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Public Schools | White | 47% | 4,578 |
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