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Edgecombe County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,430 students in Edgecombe County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,430 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Edgecombe County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
668 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
3,120 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
57%
25%
# White Students
1,428 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
26%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
373
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
361
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
405
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
410
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
401
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
416
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
452
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
560
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
399
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,977 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,383 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,977
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,383
$11,785
Best Edgecombe County Public Schools School District Public Schools (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.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #1313.
W A Pattillo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Ave
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgecombe County Public Schools School District?
Edgecombe County Public Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,430 students.
What is the rank of Edgecombe County Public Schools School District?
Edgecombe County Public Schools School District is ranked #274 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County Public Schools School District?
57% of Edgecombe County Public Schools School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgecombe County Public Schools School District?
Edgecombe County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Edgecombe County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,383 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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