Best Halifax County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,683 students in Halifax County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Halifax County Early College High School and Hobgood Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Halifax County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Halifax County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Halifax County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Gr: 9-13 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Halifax County Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 College Drive, Po Drawer 8
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hobgood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 242-1880
Gr: K-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Roanoke Valley Early College
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 College Dr, 600 Building
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-6364
Gr: 9-13 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8492 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Haliwa-saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Halifax County, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Halifax County Early College High School and Hobgood Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Halifax County?
10 public high schools are located in Halifax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County?
Halifax County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Halifax County are often viewed compared to one another?

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