For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 709 students in Weldon City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Weldon City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
709 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Weldon City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
20%
# Black Students
662 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
94%
25%
# White Students
19 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
49
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,188 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,777 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,188
$11,354
Spending / Student
$17,777
$11,785
Best Weldon City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Valley Early College
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 College Dr, 600 Building
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Grades: 9-13
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 County Road
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Washington Ave
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Grades: PK-4
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weldon City Schools School District?
Weldon City Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 709 students.
What is the rank of Weldon City Schools School District?
Weldon City Schools School District is ranked #304 out of 325 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Weldon City Schools School District?
94% of Weldon City Schools School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldon City Schools School District?
Weldon City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Weldon City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,777 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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