How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Halifax County Schools | Polk County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Halifax, North Carolina | Columbus, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 2,173 | 2,166 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Halifax County Schools | Polk County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,927 | $15,041 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.6% | 19.5% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 50.5% |
| Local Revenue | 16.0% | 30.0% |
Halifax County Schools
Federal State Local
Polk County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Halifax County Schools | Polk County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 80.5% |
| African American | 78.5% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.5% | 99.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Halifax County Schools | Polk County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 229.4:1 | 223.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.6% | 25.0% |
School Types
Halifax County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Polk County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.