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Best Halifax County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 244 students in Halifax County, VA (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,575 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Halifax County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Halifax County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Halifax Christian School
Halifax Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Church of God
3098 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1325
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Map of The Baptist Academy
The Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Baptist
3200 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(276) 686-4394
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CH Friend School Photo
CH Friend School
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 471-5269
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Map of Pathways Day School
Pathways Day School
Gr: 2-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
1088 Bagwell Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-5131
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHalifax County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20172
20162
20153
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# Students
244 Students
152,582 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202561169179
202461163172
202322167174
202253171185
202153165180
202027158171
201958161175
201858158172
201736166180
201636163178
201559149167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202516%31%34%
202416%31%34%
202329%31%33%
202212%30%33%
202112%29%32%
202023%29%32%
201915%28%31%
201815%28%31%
201722%31%32%
201622%31%32%
201518%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,420 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20235:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20206:111:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20157:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202585%54%55%
202485%53%54%
202395%54%54%
202290%54%54%
202190%54%54%
201585%51%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025131415
2024131415
201581315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$15,961

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,500$17,414$15,012
2024$4,500$15,256$13,254
2023$4,000$15,221$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536%30%34%
202436%30%34%
201515%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,941

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$8,819$7,073
2024$1,000$8,571$6,930
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202595%78%81%
202495%83%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.650.65
20240.460.650.65
20230.430.650.65
20220.550.640.64
20210.550.640.64
20200.430.640.64
20190.320.620.63
20180.320.620.63
20170.440.610.61
20160.440.600.61
20150.300.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
13%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202513%8%7%
202413%8%7%
202311%8%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
202011%9%8%
201912%8%7%
201812%8%7%
201721%8%7%
201621%8%7%
201510%9%8%
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# White Students
62 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
70%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202570%49%52%
202470%49%52%
202374%48%52%
202241%51%54%
202141%51%54%
202074%52%54%
201982%53%56%
201882%53%56%
201772%56%58%
201672%56%58%
201583%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
47,714 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHalifax County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202517%32%26%
202417%32%26%
202315%33%25%
202253%32%25%
202153%31%25%
202015%30%24%
20196%31%24%
20186%30%23%
20177%29%22%
20167%28%22%
20152%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Halifax County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Halifax County, VA is Halifax Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Halifax County?
4 private schools are located in Halifax County.
What percentage of students in Halifax County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Halifax County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Halifax County?
75% of private schools in Halifax County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).
Which private schools in Halifax County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Halifax County include: Halifax Christian School vs. The Baptist Academy, The Baptist Academy vs. Halifax Christian School

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