For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 664 students in Weldon City Schools. 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 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
664 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weldon City Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 65% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
65%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.8%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
94%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,682 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,651 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,682
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,651
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Weldon City Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weldon City Schools?
Weldon City Schools manages 4 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of Weldon City Schools?
Weldon City Schools is ranked #299 out of 314 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?
94% of Weldon City Schools students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weldon City Schools?
Weldon City Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Weldon City Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,651 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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