For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,173 students in Halifax County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Halifax County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,173 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Halifax County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 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 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#311 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.71
# American Indian Students
154 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
1,772 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
82%
25%
# White Students
68 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
3%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
182
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,226 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,226
$11,229
Spending / Student
$15,515
$11,655
Best Halifax County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Early College High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8492 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10536 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #77.
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #99.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1111.
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,173 students.
What is the rank of Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District is ranked #308 out of 321 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 Halifax County Schools School District?
82% of Halifax County Schools School District students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax County Schools School District?
Halifax County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Halifax County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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