Halifax: Schools & Education
Halifax is served by 2 public schools. Sinai Elementary is the largest at 220 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 220 students.
- ~748 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 748 residents per school. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Halifax County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 220 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 23 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 204 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 92.7% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Piedmont Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Piedmont Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Roxboro |
| Nearest College · Phone | (336) 599-1181 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Halifax County Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 177 South Main St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 476-3357 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24558 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2548 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12