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#1889 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
Elementary School · Kipp Halifax College Preparatory · Halifax, NC
A charter elementary school in Halifax, NC where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9986 Hwy 903, Halifax, NC 27839
- Math 19% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Halifax College Preparatory score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Halifax College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,818
Median home value
$94,400
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is listed in KIPP Halifax College Preparatory; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is a public elementary school in Halifax, NC, part of Kipp Halifax College Preparatory, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,889 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Halifax College Preparatory
What grades does Kipp Halifax College Preparatory serve?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Halifax College Preparatory rank in NC?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory ranks #1,889 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kipp Halifax College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Halifax College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Halifax College Preparatory has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Kipp Halifax College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Halifax College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Kipp Halifax College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Halifax College Preparatory?
99.4% of students at Kipp Halifax College Preparatory qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (252) 410-0277
- Area population (ZIP 27839)
- 3,595
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27839; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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