Halifax County Schools School District

9525 Hwy 301s
Halifax, NC 27839
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,161 students in Halifax County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Halifax County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Halifax County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#313 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Halifax County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Halifax County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Halifax County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Halifax County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.70
# American Indian Students
149 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
1,775 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
82%
25%
# White Students
71 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
99
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
148
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,311 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,602 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Halifax County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Halifax County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,311
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Halifax County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,602
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Halifax County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Halifax County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Early College High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 College Drive, Po Drawer 8
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Grades: 9-13
| 111 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10536 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8492 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
Math: 4% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Math: 2% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District is ranked #312 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County Schools School District?
82% of Halifax County Schools School District students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Halifax County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,602 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 2,161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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