For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in Halifax, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Halifax, NC are Weldon Middle School, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Halifax, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weldon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Halifax, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Grades: 9-11
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Halifax, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Halifax, NC include Weldon Middle School, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in Halifax?
3 public schools are located in Halifax.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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