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Halifax County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 357 students in Halifax County, NC (there are 24 public schools, serving 7,001 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools in Halifax County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Halifax County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Halifax Academy
Halifax Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
1400 Three Bridges Rd
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 537-8527
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Map of Hobgood Academy
Hobgood Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 826-4116
(1)
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Halifax County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cornerston Christian School
Cornerston Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Christian
90 Wood Store Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 535-3007
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
357 Students
137,560 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
13,778 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
48%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1115
(Out of 1600)
1202
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,683
$11,632
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
266 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
34,948 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Halifax County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Halifax County, NC is Halifax Academy.
How many private schools are located in Halifax County?
2 private schools are located in Halifax County.
What percentage of students in Halifax County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Halifax County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Halifax County?
50% of private schools in Halifax County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Which private schools in Halifax County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Halifax County include: Hobgood Academy vs. Halifax Academy

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