For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 190 students in Halifax, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Halifax, NC is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Halifax, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Halifax, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Grades: 9-11
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Halifax, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Halifax, NC include Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
How many public high schools are located in Halifax?
1 public high schools are located in Halifax.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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