Top Rankings
Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,261 students in Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,761 Schools
# Students
5,261 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
21%
% Black
59%
25%
% White
22%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,394 is higher than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,394
$11,191
Spending / Student
$12,781
$11,616
Best Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
North Edgecombe High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Tarboro High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
W A Pattillo Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Ave
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Learning Academy
Alternative School
710 Panola Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Rank: n/an/a
225 Tarboro Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Gr: 9-11 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 16 public schools serving 5,261 students.
What is the rank of Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #286 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
59% of Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Edgecombe County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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