Halifax County Public Schools

District Overview
Halifax County Public Schools is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 1030 Mary Bethune Street in Halifax, Virginia. Operating within a primary geographic setting categorized as rural distant, this non-charter district administers 10 operational schools designed to provide seamless educational pathways from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. Serving as a central educational hub for the surrounding region, the district offers structured learning environments tailored to early childhood development, elementary education, middle school growth, and high school college-and-career readiness, supported by administrative resources accessible at www.halifax.k12.va.us.

The district currently educates a diverse student body of 4,496 students, consisting of 2,196 female and 2,300 male learners. Reflecting the multicultural fabric of the region, the student population includes 2,071 White students, 1,856 Black students, 277 Hispanic students, and 247 students of two or more races, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander enrollment. To deliver quality instruction and support across its campuses, Halifax County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing infrastructure totaling nearly 1,098 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated workforce features approximately 741 FTE teachers, 351 FTE support staff, and 6 FTE instructional aides, ensuring comprehensive academic, administrative, and operational support for all enrolled families.
10
Total Schools
4,496
Total Students
740.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halifax County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,071
Hispanic277
Black1,856
Asian35
Two or More247
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,071 (46.1%)
  • Black
    1,856 (41.3%)
  • Hispanic
    277 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    247 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    35 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Halifax County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:4,496*
Teachers (FTE):740.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Halifax County Public Schools
Found 11 Schools