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Halifax County Schools (2026) - Littleton, NC

Halifax County Schools

9525 Hwy 301s
Halifax, NC 27839
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Halifax County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,499 students in Halifax County Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in North Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Halifax County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,151 Schools
# Students
2,150 Students
1,095,784 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
71,767 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Halifax County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#311 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
19%
51%
24%
50%
38%
63%
(21-22)
85-89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.72
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
78%
24%
% White
4%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,389 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,681 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,389
$11,168
Spending / Student
$15,681
$11,592

Best Halifax County Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10536 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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