For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,038 students in 24592, VA (there are , serving 229 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 24592, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24592, VA are Halifax County High School, Halifax County Middle School and South Boston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24592 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24592, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24592, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Grades: 9-12
| 1,350 students
Rank: #22.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
South Boston Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: PK
| 123 students
24592, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Grades: 3-6
| 376 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Grades: PK
| 69 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Grades: 4-6
| 258 students
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Grades: K-3
| 348 students
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: K-2
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24592, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24592, VA include Halifax County High School, Halifax County Middle School and South Boston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24592?
4 public schools are located in 24592.
What percentage of students in 24592 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 24592 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24592?
24592 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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