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4 schools in Halifax

North Carolina · Public K-12

Halifax, North Carolina operates 4 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,010 students (around 253 per campus).

7-year change in Halifax

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,010
+109 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 4%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
89%
was 90%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
KIPP Halifax College PreparatoryElementaryKG-08528
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep AcademHigh09-12204
Weldon MiddleMiddle06-08133
Weldon STEM High School Career AcademiesHigh09-12145

About Halifax

Halifax, North Carolina is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,010 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 253, meaningfully below the state mean of about 571.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,010 students, rose 12% from the 901 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Halifax discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Halifax?
Halifax, North Carolina has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,010 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Halifax?
Halifax has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Halifax?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is the largest public school in Halifax by enrollment, with approximately 528 students.
What school districts serve Halifax?
Halifax is served by 3 public school districts, including KIPP Halifax College Preparatory, Halifax County Schools, Weldon City Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Halifax cover?
Public schools in Halifax serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Halifax?
1 of the 4 public schools in Halifax are charter schools.