KIPP Halifax College Preparatory vs Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
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 STEM High School Career Academies
Halifax · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | KIPP Halifax College Preparatory Halifax, North Carolina | Weldon STEM High School Career Academies Halifax, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,457 | #511 of 528 |
| National rank | #47254 of 50,301 | #16323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 528 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 5% |
| city | Halifax | Halifax |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 13.2).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (19% vs 5%).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Weldon STEM High School Career Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Weldon STEM High School Career Academies does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is the larger school with 528 students compared with 145.
- •KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is a charter school while Weldon STEM High School Career Academies 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 STEM High School Career Academies?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Halifax College Preparatory ranks higher (15.8 vs 13.2 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 STEM High School Career Academies?
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 STEM High School Career Academies: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Halifax College Preparatory and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Halifax College Preparatory is 1281st of 1,457 and Weldon STEM High School Career Academies is 511th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).