KIPP Halifax College Preparatory vs Weldon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 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 Middle
Halifax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
| Measure | KIPP Halifax College Preparatory Halifax, North Carolina | Weldon Middle Halifax, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,457 | #431 of 469 |
| National rank | #47254 of 50,301 | #14562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 528 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| city | Halifax | Halifax |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.8 vs 15.1).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Weldon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Weldon Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is the larger school with 528 students compared with 133.
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is a charter school while Weldon Middle 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 Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Weldon Middle?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory: 528. Weldon Middle: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Weldon Middle rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is 1281st of 1,457 and Weldon Middle is 431st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).