Best 27839 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 672 students in 27839, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27839, NC are Weldon Middle School and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27839 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27839, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27839, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weldon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27839 North Carolina

27839, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 middle schools in 27839, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27839, NC include Weldon Middle School and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 27839?
2 public middle schools are located in 27839.
What is the racial composition of students in 27839?
27839 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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