For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,052 students in 27804, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27804, NC are Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27804 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nrm Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530-a North Old Carriage Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Gr: 9-13 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Gr: K-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
27804, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27804, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27804, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27804?
6 public high schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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