For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 868 students in Weldon, NC (there are , serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Weldon, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Weldon, NC are Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weldon, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Weldon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Weldon, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 College Drive, Po Drawer 8
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 9-13 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Valley Early College
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 College Dr, 600 Building
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Gr: 9-13 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 County Road
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Washington Ave
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Weldon, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 County Rd
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Weldon, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Weldon, NC include Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College.
How many public schools are located in Weldon?
5 public schools are located in Weldon.
What percentage of students in Weldon go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Weldon are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Weldon?
Weldon public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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