Tarboro High School vs. North Edgecombe High School
Should I attend Tarboro High School or North Edgecombe High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tarboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North Edgecombe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Tarboro 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 217 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
519 students
217 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2295 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2344 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
197
72
Grade 10 Students
111
48
Grade 11 Students
120
55
Grade 12 Students
91
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
76%
70%
% White
15%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
