Best Halifax Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Weldon Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4489 Highway 301
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%)
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16683 Hwy 125
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%)
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9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277

Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Halifax, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Rrvechalifax Ecolog Elementary School (Closed 2009)

16683 Hwy 125
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).