There were 636 students enrolled in Weldon City Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4.9% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Weldon City Schools roughly covers four schools within Halifax County and has a main office in Weldon.
Among the four schools in Weldon City Schools, Weldon Elementary Global Academy recorded the highest enrollment of 215 students in the 2022-23 school year.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Weldon Elementary Global Academy | 215 |
| Weldon Middle School | 182 |
| Roanoke Valley Early College | 121 |
| Weldon STEM High School Career Academies | 118 |
