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Best Halifax Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,010 students in Halifax, NC.

The top-ranked public schools in Halifax, NC are Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, Weldon Middle School and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Halifax, NC public schools have an score of 16% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

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).

Best Public Schools in Halifax, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Weldon Stem High School Career Academies

(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
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4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829

Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #22.

Weldon Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571

Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027

Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Kipp Halifax College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
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9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277

Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Halifax, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in Halifax, NC include Weldon Stem High School Career Academies, Weldon Middle School and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.

How many public schools are located in Halifax?

4 public schools are located in Halifax.

What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?

Halifax public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).