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#1527 of 2,648 schools in NC
Weldon Middle
Middle School · Weldon City Schools · Halifax, NC
A Weldon City Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4489 Highway 301, Halifax, NC 27839
- Math 32% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weldon Middle score 33% 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 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weldon Middle 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 19Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 4.9 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.
Weldon City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weldon Middle is listed in Weldon City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weldon Middle
Weldon Middle is a public middle school in Halifax, NC, part of Weldon City Schools, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weldon Middle
What grades does Weldon Middle serve?
Weldon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Weldon Middle?
Weldon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon Middle is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weldon Middle rank in NC?
Weldon Middle ranks #1,527 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Weldon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Weldon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Weldon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weldon Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Weldon Middle a charter school?
No, Weldon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weldon Middle a Title I school?
No, Weldon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weldon Middle?
97.7% of students at Weldon Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (252) 536-2571
- 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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