Best Schools in Nash County, NC
Nash County, NC has 43 public schools (11 high, 9 middle, 20 elementary) serving 19,671 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Nash County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nash County, NC
The top high schools in Nash County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nrm Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 388 Students
2. Citi High School
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students
3. Nash Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
4. Louisburg Magnet High
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
5. Northern Nash High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
6. Southern Nash High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
7. James Hunt High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
8. Rocky Mount High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
9. Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
10. Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
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Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nash County, NC
The top middle schools in Nash County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Nash Central Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
3. Southern Nash Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
4. Red Oak Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
5. Terrell Lane Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
6. Rocky Mount Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
7. G R Edwards Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
8. Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
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Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
9. William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nash County, NC
The top elementary schools in Nash County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Edward Best Elementary
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Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
3. Coopers Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. Nashville Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
5. Red Oak Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
6. Bailey Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
7. Middlesex Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
8. Englewood Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
9. Spring Hope Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
10. M B Hubbard Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nash County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nash County, NC has a total population of 94,970 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nash 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 Nash County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nash County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nash 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 Nash County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nash County, NC
How many schools are in Nash County, NC?
Nash County, NC has 43 public schools: 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 19,671 students in total.
How do schools in Nash County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Nash County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Nash County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nash 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Nash County, NC
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nash County
7 places in Nash County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Rocky Mount (13)
- Nashville (3)
- Bailey (2)
- Spring Hope (2)
- Middlesex (1)
- Red Oak (1)
- Whitakers (1)
School districts (1)
- Nash County Public Schools (29 schools)