For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,544 students in Edgecombe County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Edgecombe County, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, Southwest Edgecombe High School and North East Carolina Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgecombe County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Edgecombe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Edgecombe County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edgecombe Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Edgecombe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
Grades: 9-13
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 891 students
Rank: #44.
Tarboro High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
North Edgecombe High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Edgecombe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edgecombe County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Edgecombe County, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, Southwest Edgecombe High School and North East Carolina Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County, NC?
Edgecombe County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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