KIPP Halifax College Preparatory vs Northampton Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory
Halifax · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
Northampton Early College
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–13
148 students
| Measure | KIPP Halifax College Preparatory Halifax, North Carolina | Northampton Early College Weldon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,457 | #358 of 528 |
| National rank | #47254 of 50,301 | #12986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 528 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 30% |
| city | Halifax | Weldon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 15.8).
- •Northampton Early College does better on math proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •Northampton Early College does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 31%).
- •Northampton Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.2%).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 24.7).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is the larger school with 528 students compared with 148.
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is a charter school while Northampton Early College is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KIPP Halifax College Preparatory better than Northampton Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Early College ranks higher (31.6 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Northampton Early College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Weldon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory: 528. Northampton Early College: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Northampton Early College rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is 1281st of 1,457 and Northampton Early College is 358th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).