📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: August 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Alton, VA · Halifax County

Halifax County Public Schools

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 4,620 students · 11 schools · 10 zip codes

5
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 44th percentile among Virginia districts. Ranked within Virginia only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Virginia
Halifax County Public Schools
📍 Alton, VA · Halifax County · NCES LEAID 5101770
5/10
Rating
4,620
Students
11
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
10
Zip Codes

District Contact & Information

Source: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(434)476-2171
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District Website
www.halifax.k12.va.us
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1849, Halifax, VA 24558
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Enrollment
4,620 students
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Schools
11
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County
Halifax County, VA
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5101770
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District Type
Public School District

Schools in Halifax County Public Schools

10 schools listed
SchoolLevelGradesStudentsCity
Clays Mill ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th236Scottsburg
Cluster Springs ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th572Alton
Meadville ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th173Nathalie
Scottsburg ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th187Scottsburg
Sinai ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th243Halifax
South Boston ElementaryElementaryKindergarten – 5th683South Boston
South Boston/Halifax Early Learning CenterElementaryPre-K116South Boston
Sydnor Jennings ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 5th157Nathalie
Halifax County MiddleMiddle6th – 8th847South Boston
Halifax County HighHigh9th – 12th1,282South Boston
NCES lists 10 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 11. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.

Zip Codes Served by Halifax County Public Schools

10 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
24520AltonHalifax CountyVA
24534CloverHalifax CountyVA
24539Crystal HillHalifax CountyVA
24558HalifaxHalifax CountyVA
24577NathalieHalifax CountyVA
24589ScottsburgHalifax CountyVA
24592South BostonHalifax CountyVA
24594SutherlinHalifax CountyVA
24597Vernon HillHalifax CountyVA
24598VirgilinaHalifax CountyVA

Frequently Asked Questions

What zip codes are in Halifax County Public Schools?▼
Halifax County Public Schools serves 10 zip codes: 24520, 24534, 24539, 24558, 24577, 24589, 24592, 24594, 24597, 24598. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Halifax County Public Schools rated?▼
Halifax County Public Schools has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25). That places it in the 44th percentile among Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Halifax County Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,620 students across 11 schools for Halifax County Public Schools.
What grades does Halifax County Public Schools serve?▼
Halifax County Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?▼
NCES lists 10 schools operating under Halifax County Public Schools: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Halifax County Public Schools?▼
You can reach Halifax County Public Schools by phone at (434)476-2171 or online at www.halifax.k12.va.us or by mail at PO Box 1849, Halifax, VA 24558. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Halifax County Public Schools

Halifax County Public Schools is a public school district serving 10 zip codes in Virginia, primarily in Halifax County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 44th percentile among Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25) and is ranked only against other Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

Schools in this district

NCES lists 10 schools operating under Halifax County Public Schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle and 1 high. The largest by enrollment is Halifax County High with 1,282 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.

Checking your own address

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (434)476-2171 before making a housing decision.

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