Best High Schools in Nash County, NC

Nash County, NC has 8 high schools with 5,167 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nash County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nash County don't meet expectations.

1. Nrm Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 388 Students

2. Northern Nash High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students

3. Southern Nash High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students

4. Nash Central High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

5. Rocky Mount High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students

6. Citi High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students

7. Tar River Academy

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nash County, NC

Nash County, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,225 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nash County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nash County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nash Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students

2. Red Oak Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

3. Southern Nash Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students

4. G R Edwards Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students

5. Rocky Mount Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students

6. J W Parker Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nash County, NC

Nash County, NC has 18 elementary schools with 6,153 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nash County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nash County exceed expectations.

1. Coopers Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

2. Swift Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 215 Students

3. Middlesex Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

4. Nashville Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students

5. Cedar Grove Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students

6. Spring Hope Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

7. Bailey Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

8. Englewood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 559 Students

9. M B Hubbard Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students

10. Benvenue Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 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

15,765

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

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

D

32.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,994 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nash County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations