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Nash County School District

930 Eastern Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856-1716
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Nash County School District 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 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 14,476 students in Nash County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Nash County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
28 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
14,476 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
846 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nash County School District, 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 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#282 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
51%
33%
50%
50%
63%
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
52%
25%
% White
26%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,099 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,651 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,099
$11,187
Spending / Student
$10,651
$11,612

Best Nash County School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Grades: 9-13
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Grades: 9-13
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Coopers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6833 Nc Highway 58
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Nash High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6288 Pine Street
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #77.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #88.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #99.
Nash Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1010.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13081 West Hanes Avenue
Middlesex, NC 27557
(252) 462-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mount High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #1212.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3170 Red Oak-battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1313.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1414.
M B Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7921 Red Oak Battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 451-8515
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1515.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1616.
Benvenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1717.
G R Edwards Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #1818.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1919.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #2020.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #2121.
Williford Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Grades: PK-2
| 253 students
Rank: #2222.
Baskerville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Stokes Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2323.
D S Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Grades: 3-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2424.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Fairview Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Grades: K-2
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Grades: 1-12
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Red Oak Road
Red Oak, NC 27868
(252) 462-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Grades: K-2
| 538 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nash County School District?
Nash County School District manages 28 public schools serving 14,476 students.
What is the rank of Nash County School District?
Nash County School District is ranked #284 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 Nash County School District?
52% of Nash County School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nash County School District?
Nash County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Nash County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,651 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 14,476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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