Northern Nash High School is a high school located in Nash County, west of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina city limits.
Serving 1,035 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 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 1,035 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Nash High serves the northeast part of Rocky Mount, NC, covering an area of approximately 229.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 9.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of this zone is about 15.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Nash High School's student population of 1,035 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,035 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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, Southern Nash 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 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Northern Nash High School?
1,035 students attend Northern Nash High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northern Nash High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% 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 25:1, 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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