Top 5 Best Tarboro Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,787 students in Tarboro, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Tarboro, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and Tarboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Tarboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Tarboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edgecombe 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Tarboro, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
Grades: 9-13
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Tarboro High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
North Edgecombe High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edge Academy
710 Panola St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tarboro, North Carolina

Tarboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Tarboro, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Tarboro, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and Tarboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tarboro, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Tarboro, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarboro, NC?
Tarboro, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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