- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weldon, NC
Halifax County Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Halifax County Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370195003512
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax County Early College High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax County Early College High has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County Early College High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Halifax County Early College High held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370195003512 · Weldon, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 25.2:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students)
Halifax County Early College High held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Halifax County Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Hali
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic
321 students
- Everetts Eleme
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
254 students
- William R Davi
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
243 students
- Inborden Eleme
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
225 students
- Southeast Hali
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
204 students
- This school 126
Halifax County Early College High
126 students
What this shows Halifax County Early College High reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax County Early College High compares
Halifax County Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Halifax County Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Schools reports $16,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halifax County Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax County Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Weldon
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax County Early College High
How many students attend Halifax County Early College High?
Halifax County Early College High has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weldon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax County Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax County Early College High is 25.2:1, which is 59% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Halifax County Early College High?
97.7% of students at Halifax County Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax County Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Halifax County Early College High is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Weldon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax County Early College High?
Halifax County Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Halifax County Early College High rank among high schools in Weldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax County Early College High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Weldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Halifax County Schools?
Besides Halifax County Early College High, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.