Halifax County High School

Halifax County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 HIGH SCHOOL Cir,  South Boston, VA
Halifax County Public Schools
3.2
4.1
1,282 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Albert T. Randolph
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
5.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
479:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
45.8%
Black
43.1%
Hispanic
5.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Longwood University 199 Students
James Madison University 194 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 184 Students
Old Dominion University 166 Students
Radford University 146 Students
Norfolk State University 144 Students
University of Virginia 135 Students
Virginia Tech 131 Students
Virginia State University 116 Students
George Mason University 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 95 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Biology 64 Students
Business 56 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 245 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2024
Most teachers really care about their students and just want to prepare them for the real world and I love that. I also love the faculty like the lunch ladies and janitors who are all really nice. Some rules are not needed but I do like the increased awareness on vaping and other harmful products the students are using because it is just killing them.
5.0 Senior
4/21/2024
I have had great teachers at Halifax county high school. They have taught me resilience and compassion while instilling work ethic in me.
2.0 Freshman
7/24/2023
The school is sinking underground and it's disgusting. There are roaches everywhere they haven't ever tried to get rid of them. The achiol bathrooms are always dirty to the point their never cleaned. The school is literally falling apart by the day.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 10 Reviews
5.0 other
5/15/2026
Growing up in a small southern Virginia town, our high school was never perfect, but it was real. It brought together students from all different backgrounds, walks of life, and perspectives, and that diversity helped shape people in ways that go far beyond academics. Like any school, it had its fau...
5.0 other
5/15/2026
Halifax County High School (HCHS) is a modern, state-of-the-art building that includes collaborative learning spaces, a two-story gym, and improved CTE spaces for programs like cosmetology. Career pathways include Culinary Arts, Health Occupations, Agriculture (with a new greenhouse), and Motorsport...
4.0 other
4/30/2026
Beautiful school, love the layout. School has taken great steps towards safety. Sad to see that the buses every day take a road (Tabernacle Trail) that is in awful shape with big potholes. Why can’t the road be fixed? That should have been a construction item. The construction is what tore the road...
5.0 parent
4/28/2026
Beautiful new building that creates a good learning environment. Teachers and the administration are great as well.

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Halifax County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in South Boston, VA, in the South Boston neighborhood, and is served by the Halifax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,282 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Halifax County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $205,246. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Baptist Academy, Halifax Christian School, Centerville Christian School, and more. Learn more about what South Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Halifax County High School.

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