Serving 703 students in grades 9-12, Nash Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nash Central High serves the southeastern portion of Rocky Mount, NC, covering an area of approximately 68.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nash Central High School's student population of 703 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Nash Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nash Central High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2364 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
83%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nash Central High School's ranking?
Nash Central High School is ranked #2364 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nash Central High School often compared to?
Nash Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mount High School, Northern Nash High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nash Central High School?
The graduation rate of Nash Central High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Nash Central High School?
703 students attend Nash Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nash Central High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nash Central High School?
Nash Central High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nash Central High School offer ?
Nash Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nash Central High School part of?
Nash Central High School is part of Nash County School District.
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