For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,010 students in 27839, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27839, NC are Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, Weldon Middle School and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27839 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27839, NC 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27839, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27839, 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 27839, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27839, NC include Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, Weldon Middle School and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
How many public schools are located in 27839?
4 public schools are located in 27839.
What is the racial composition of students in 27839?
27839 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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