Very Good
#978 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
High School · Halifax County Schools · Halifax, NC
A Halifax County Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16683 Hwy 125, Halifax, NC 27839
- Math 29% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Halifax County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and TechnicEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Halifax County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is listed in Halifax County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is a public high school in Halifax, NC, part of Halifax County Schools, serving approximately 190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
What grades does Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ serve?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ rank in NC?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ ranks #978 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ a charter school?
No, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ a Title I school?
No, Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ?
98.4% of students at Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Phone
- (252) 445-2027
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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