For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,924 students in Nash County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Nash County, NC are Nrm Early College High School, Northern Nash High School and Southern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nash County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Nash County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Nash County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northern Nash High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Nash County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Grades: 9-13
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Nash High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #44.
Citi High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Grades: 9-13
| 103 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rocky Mount High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #77.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #88.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
224 S. Pearl Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Grades: 1-12
| 354 students
Nash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Global Achievers School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Grades: K-3
| 62 students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nash County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Nash County, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Northern Nash High School and Southern Nash High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nash County, NC?
8 public high schools are located in Nash County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Nash County, NC?
Nash County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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