For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 335 students in 27850, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 27850, NC is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27850 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27850, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27850 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27850, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27850, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1064 Bacon Road
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27850, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27850, NC include Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic.
How many public high schools are located in 27850?
1 public high schools are located in 27850.
What is the racial composition of students in 27850?
27850 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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