For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,043 students in Tarboro, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Tarboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Tarboro, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and Princeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tarboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tarboro, NC (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.
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: #33.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: #77.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Tarboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Tarboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Tarboro, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and Princeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tarboro, NC?
8 public schools are located in Tarboro, NC.
What percentage of students in Tarboro, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Tarboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tarboro, NC?
Tarboro, NC public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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