For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,683 students in Halifax County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Halifax County Early College High School and Hobgood Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Halifax County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Halifax County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Halifax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Grades: 9-13
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Hobgood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 242-1880
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 242-1880
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-13
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-13
| 141 students
Rank: #66.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8492 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Haliwa-saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Halifax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1725 Bakers School Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
501 East 16th St
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
20212 Hwy 48
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
1064 Bacon Road
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 177 students
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Grades: 9-11
| 108 students
901 Jr High Sch Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Grades: PK-3
| 121 students
415 County Rd
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Halifax County Early College High School and Hobgood Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Halifax County?
10 public high schools are located in Halifax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County?
Halifax County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Halifax County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Halifax County include: Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic vs. Roanoke Rapids High School, Roanoke Rapids High School vs. Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic, Roanoke Valley Early College vs. Roanoke Rapids High School
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