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#1070 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
High School · Weldon City Schools · Weldon, NC
A Weldon City Schools high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 County Road, Weldon, NC 27890
- Math 17% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies score 16% 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 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weldon Stem High School Career Academies 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,857/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weldon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,544
Median home value
$91,800
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
36.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27890; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Halifax AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Rapids High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 819 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Weldon City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Stem High School Career Academies is listed in Weldon City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is a public high school in Weldon, NC, part of Weldon City Schools, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
What grades does Weldon Stem High School Career Academies serve?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weldon Stem High School Career Academies rank in NC?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies ranks #1,070 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Weldon Stem High School Career Academies's MySchoolScout rating?
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Stem High School Career Academies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Weldon Stem High School Career Academies a charter school?
No, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weldon Stem High School Career Academies a Title I school?
No, Weldon Stem High School Career Academies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weldon Stem High School Career Academies?
97.8% of students at Weldon Stem High School Career Academies 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
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (252) 536-4829
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 27890)
- 2,350
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 27890; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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