Best Schools in Edgecombe County, NC
Edgecombe County, NC has 28 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,479 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Edgecombe County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgecombe County, NC
The top high schools in Edgecombe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgecombe Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 189 Students
2. Northern Nash High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
3. Rocky Mount High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
4. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
5. Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
6. North Edgecombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
7. Tarboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edgecombe County, NC
The top middle schools in Edgecombe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Edgecombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Red Oak Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Phillips Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
4. W A Pattillo Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
5. West Edgecombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
6. Rocky Mount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
7. Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
8. J W Parker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgecombe County, NC
The top elementary schools in Edgecombe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. G W Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
2. M B Hubbard Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
3. Benvenue Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
4. Martin Millennium Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 571 Students
5. Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
6. Princeville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
7. G W Bulluck Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
8. Stocks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
9. Coker-wimberly Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
10. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edgecombe County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edgecombe County, NC has a total population of 48,900 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edgecombe County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Edgecombe County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgecombe County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edgecombe County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Edgecombe County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgecombe County, NC
How many schools are in Edgecombe County, NC?
Edgecombe County, NC has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,479 students in total.
How do schools in Edgecombe County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Edgecombe County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Edgecombe County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgecombe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Edgecombe County
3 places in Edgecombe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Tarboro (8)
- Pinetops (3)
- Battleboro (2)
School districts (1)
- Edgecombe County Public Schools (14 schools)