KIPP Halifax College Preparatory vs Weldon Elementary Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.4 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
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Weldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | KIPP Halifax College Preparatory Halifax, North Carolina | Weldon Elementary Global Academy Weldon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,457 | #1450 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47254 of 50,301 | #49939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 528 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Halifax | Weldon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 7.7).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Weldon Elementary Global Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.1).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is the larger school with 528 students compared with 272.
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is a charter school while Weldon Elementary Global Academy 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 Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Halifax College Preparatory ranks higher (15.8 vs 7.7 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 Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Weldon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory: 528. Weldon Elementary Global Academy: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Weldon Elementary Global Academy rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is 1281st of 1,457 and Weldon Elementary Global Academy is 1450th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).