Best Schools in Halifax County, NC
Halifax County, NC has 31 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,965 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Halifax County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Halifax County, NC
The top high schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roanoke Rapids Early College High
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Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 124 Students
2. Halifax County Early College High
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Northampton Early College
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Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 171 Students
4. Roanoke Valley Early College
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Weldon City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
5. Northern Nash High
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
6. Roanoke Rapids High School
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Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
7. Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
8. Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
9. Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
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Weldon City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
10. North Edgecombe High
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Halifax County, NC
The top middle schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaloner Middle School
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Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Red Oak Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Phillips Middle
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
4. Weldon Middle
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Weldon City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 176 Students
5. Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
6. William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Halifax County, NC
The top elementary schools in Halifax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont Elementary School
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Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
2. Manning Elementary School
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Roanoke Rapids City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
3. Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
4. M B Hubbard Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
5. Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
6. Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Acad
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
7. Coker-wimberly Elementary
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
8. Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
9. Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
10. Weldon Elementary Global Academy
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Weldon City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Halifax County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Halifax County, NC has a total population of 48,622 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Halifax County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Halifax County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Halifax County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Halifax County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Halifax County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Halifax County, NC
How many schools are in Halifax County, NC?
Halifax County, NC has 31 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,965 students in total.
How do schools in Halifax County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Halifax County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Halifax County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Halifax County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Halifax County
5 places in Halifax County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Roanoke Rapids (7)
- Weldon (4)
- Enfield (3)
- Halifax (2)
- Hobgood (1)
School districts (3)
- Halifax County Schools (11 schools)
- Roanoke Rapids City Schools (5 schools)
- Weldon City Schools (4 schools)