Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Halifax High serves the northwest part of Littleton, NC, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 297.9 square miles. Families in this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic's student population of 321 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1954 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic's ranking?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is ranked #1954 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic often compared to?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technicis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
The graduation rate of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
321 students attend Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic offer ?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic part of?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic is part of Halifax County Schools.
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