Best Halifax Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 672 students in Halifax, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Halifax, 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.
Halifax, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Halifax, NC (2025-26)

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%
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Halifax, 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 elementary schools in Halifax, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Halifax, NC include Weldon Middle School and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in Halifax?
2 public elementary schools are located in Halifax.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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