For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 386 students in 27890, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27890, NC are Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27890 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27890, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27890 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27890, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 College Drive, Po Drawer 8
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27890, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27890, NC include Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College.
How many public high schools are located in 27890?
3 public high schools are located in 27890.
What is the racial composition of students in 27890?
27890 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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