North Edgecombe High School

7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, North Edgecombe 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 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : North Edgecombe High serves the northeast part of Tarboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 255.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 17.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Edgecombe High School's student population of 358 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are The Architects Of Our Lives

School Rankings

North Edgecombe 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 North Edgecombe High School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2180 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
21-39%
51%
30-39%
50%
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
76%
24%
White
6%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.40
80-84%
86.5%
(22-23)
24.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Edgecombe High School's ranking?
North Edgecombe High School is ranked #2180 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Edgecombe High School often compared to?
North Edgecombe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarboro High School, Weddington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Edgecombe High School?
The graduation rate of North Edgecombe High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend North Edgecombe High School?
358 students attend North Edgecombe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Edgecombe High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Edgecombe High School?
North Edgecombe High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Edgecombe High School offer ?
North Edgecombe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is North Edgecombe High School part of?
North Edgecombe High School is part of Edgecombe County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : North Edgecombe High serves the northeast part of Tarboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 255.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 17.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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