For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 868 students in 27890, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27890, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27890, NC are Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27890 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27890, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27890, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County Early College High 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
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Grades: 9-13
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Valley Early College
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 College Dr, 600 Building
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Grades: 9-13
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 County Road
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4829
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Washington Ave
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
27890, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 County Rd
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27890, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27890, NC include Halifax County Early College High School, Northampton Early College and Roanoke Valley Early College.
How many public schools are located in 27890?
5 public schools are located in 27890.
What percentage of students in 27890 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27890 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27890?
27890 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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