Serving 798 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SouthWest Edgecombe High serves the southwest portion of its school district in Pinetops, NC, covering an area of approximately 208.8 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Edgecombe High School's student population of 798 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Pride and Excellence; Where Today’s Learners Become Tomorrow’s Leaders.
School Rankings
Southwest 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 Southwest Edgecombe High School is 0.61, 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
#2245 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
75%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Edgecombe High School's ranking?
Southwest Edgecombe High School is ranked #2245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Edgecombe High School often compared to?
Southwest Edgecombe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgecombe Early College High School, South Edgecombe Middle School, Tarboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Edgecombe High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Edgecombe High School is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Southwest Edgecombe High School?
798 students attend Southwest Edgecombe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southwest Edgecombe High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Edgecombe High School?
Southwest Edgecombe High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Edgecombe High School offer ?
Southwest Edgecombe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwest Edgecombe High School part of?
Southwest Edgecombe High School is part of Edgecombe County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There is much effort put into this school to make it better. However I feel the school hasn't reached its full potentail and will take a long time for it to do so. This will require dramatic changes throughout the years to get it together. The student body is huge. There's two buildings to fit 800 students in. Also the buildings are really old. The rooms are spacious and so is the hallways. However, in a couple of years this school will be struggling. First the students don't even seem trustworthy. Some students have discipline, majority doesn't. this students struggle because their parents aren't teaching them how valuable education is. How's going to tell them that? It's the teachers' job to do that now, that is what's lacking. There is no bonding with the students and teachers. No connection is made and that is a mistake because that's were true learning comes from. Learning is connection with people with teach you and want to see you become successful in life. This school completely ignores that idea. Education is not stressed enough in this school. IT IS NOT. Barely any student here knows what education can do for them. In fact majority found their way out in the streets. There is no high level of expectations. The students just come in and have two options, either pay attention or fall asleep. Fall sleep? Really, what school let people fall asleep in class in front of the teacher. That shows the teacher what you have to say is not important and I don't care about my education. These are big issues the school has and I'm sorry. It will become a failing school the next couple of years. The teachers' job isn't well respected, the students are not held to high expectations to help them succeed. You are more likely to dropout of this school.
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