Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School 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 Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School is 0.80, which is more 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
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
23%
24%
White
26%
42%
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School's ranking?
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School?
394 students attend Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School?
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School offer ?
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School part of?
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School is part of Columbus County Schools.
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