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11 schools in Halifax County Schools

North Carolina · 2,150 students · 7 cities

Halifax County Schools runs 11 public K-12 schools inside North Carolina, with combined enrollment around 2,150 (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

4-year change in Halifax County Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,150
-37 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Halifax County Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn North CarolinaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
32.5%#108 of 112N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,150#91 of 116#4,195 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
11#68 of 116N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.1:1#17 of 116#4,492 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
98.5%#50 of 114#384 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
37.6%#98 of 111#4,186 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Halifax County Schools

State test results across the district's 11 scored schools run from Halifax County Early College High at 65.4% proficient to Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic at 19.5%, a gap of 46.0 points. That is the 49th widest gap among 104 North Carolina districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 10 district schools that reported both years went from 2,628 to 2,024 students (down 23%) and from 185 to 149 full-time teachers (down 19%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Halifax County Schools

As a compact district in North Carolina, Halifax County Schools instructs 2,150 students across 11 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Halifax County Schools comprises 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Halifax County Schools is about 195, below the North Carolina average of roughly 571.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,150 students, held roughly steady from the 2,187 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Halifax County Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Halifax County Schools run?
Halifax County Schools has 11 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,150 students in North Carolina.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Halifax County Schools?
Halifax County Schools includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Halifax County Schools?
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is the largest public school in Halifax County Schools by enrollment, with approximately 321 students.
What grade levels does Halifax County Schools serve?
Halifax County Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 11 schools.
What cities does Halifax County Schools serve?
Halifax County Schools operates schools in Littleton, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Halifax, Hollister, Scotland Neck, and 1 other communities across North Carolina.