For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,350 students in South Boston, VA.
The top ranked public high school in South Boston, VA is Halifax County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
South Boston, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halifax County High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Boston, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
South Boston, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Gr: 3-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Gr: K-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Gr: K-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Boston, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in South Boston, VA include Halifax County High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Boston?
1 public high schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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