For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Halifax, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Gr: 9-11 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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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