Northern Nash High School is a high school located in Nash County, west of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina city limits.
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Northern Nash 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Nash High School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Northern Nash 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 Northern Nash High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
55%
25%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Nash High School's ranking?
Northern Nash High School is ranked #1775 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northern Nash High School often compared to?
Northern Nash High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nash Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Nash High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Nash High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northern Nash High School?
1,029 students attend Northern Nash High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northern Nash High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Nash High School?
Northern Nash High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern Nash High School offer ?
Northern Nash High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Nash High School part of?
Northern Nash High School is part of Nash County School District.
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