For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 672 students in 27839, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27839, NC are Weldon Middle School and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27839 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27839, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27839, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weldon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-2571
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9986 Hwy 903
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 410-0277
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
27839, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2333
Grades: 9-11
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27839, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27839, NC include Weldon Middle School and Kipp Halifax College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 27839?
2 public middle schools are located in 27839.
What is the racial composition of students in 27839?
27839 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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