For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 847 students in South Boston, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Boston, VA is Halifax County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Boston, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Boston, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Boston, VA include Halifax County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Boston?
1 public middle schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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