For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 349 students in 27839, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27839, NC are Weldon Stem High School Career Academies and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27839 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27839, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27839 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27839, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4489 Highway 301
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 536-4829
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16683 Hwy 125
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 445-2027
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27839, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27839, NC include Weldon Stem High School Career Academies and Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ.
How many public high schools are located in 27839?
2 public high schools are located in 27839.
What is the racial composition of students in 27839?
27839 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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