Top 10 Best Nash County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,304 students in Nash County, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,147 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Nash County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nash County 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 Nash County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Grades: 9-13
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Nash High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4230 Green Hills Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #44.
Citi High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Grades: 9-13
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Middlesex Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13081 West Hanes Avenue
Middlesex, NC 27557
(252) 462-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Swift Creek Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Swift Creek School Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 462-2840
Grades: 3-5
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Nash Central Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nash Central High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rocky Mount High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #1111.
Southern Nash Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #1212.
Nashville Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1313.
Bailey Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6288 Pine Street
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1414.
G R Edwards Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1515.
Englewood Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Grades: 3-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Hope Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1717.
Benvenue Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1818.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocky Mount Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2020.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
224 S. Pearl Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Grades: 1-12
| 354 students
Rank: #2121.
Williford Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 14%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Grades: PK-2
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Red Oak Road
Red Oak, NC 27868
(252) 462-2496
Grades: K-2
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Grades: K-2
| 524 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nash County, NC

Nash County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Grades: K-3
| 62 students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nash County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Nash County, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Northern Nash High School and Southern Nash High School.
How many public schools are located in Nash County, NC?
23 public schools are located in Nash County, NC.
What percentage of students in Nash County, NC go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Nash County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nash County, NC?
Nash County, 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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