Total enrollment
6,803
+170 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Halifax County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Halifax County operates 23 public K-12 schools across North Carolina, with a combined student body of roughly 6,803 and a county population near 47,675. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Halifax County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
23
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Halifax County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.1% | #83 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,803 | #54 of 98 | #1,086 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 23 | #39 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #35 of 98 | #1,893 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.9% | #20 of 98 | #103 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.1% | #49 of 94 | #554 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Halifax County school rankings
Residents
47,675
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
23
6 districts
Enrollment
6,803
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,590
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.9%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
10
3,123 students
Middle
4
1,158 students
High
8
1,953 students
Combined / other
1
569 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roanoke Rapids City Schools
2,744 students · 6 districts in Halifax County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Halifax County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Halifax County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Halifax County Early College High· 79.5%
- Northampton Early College· 71.0%
- Roanoke Valley Early College· 53.3%
- Belmont Elementary School· 50.0%
- Chaloner Middle School· 48.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Halifax County
About Halifax County
Halifax County is a low-population county of about 47,675 residents in North Carolina. Its public-school system educates approximately 6,803 students across 23 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $45,590, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 28% noticeably below the North Carolina median.
On the school-mix side, Halifax County covers 10 elementary schools (3,123 students), 4 middle schools (1,158), 8 high schools (1,953), and 1 combined or other schools.
Roanoke Rapids City Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,744 students across Halifax County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Halifax County has climbed 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,633 students to 6,803.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Halifax County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data