High Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools

Summary:

The Edgecombe County Public Schools district in North Carolina is home to 4 high schools, serving students from diverse economic backgrounds. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a ranking of 218 out of 242 districts in the state, one school stands out as a bright spot - Edgecombe Early College High.

Edgecombe Early College High consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina, with exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and a diverse student population. The school's proficiency rates on end-of-course exams are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 81.3% of students proficient or better in Biology, 96.9% in English II, and 100% in Math III. In contrast, the other 3 high schools in the district - SouthWest Edgecombe High, Tarboro High, and North Edgecombe High - struggle with test scores well below the state averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities within the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, with wide variations in spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and academic outcomes. While all 4 high schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 98.37% to 99.64%, the resources and support provided to each school appear to be uneven. Addressing these inequities could be crucial in improving educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in the district.

District Detail

2311 North Main Street
Tarboro, NC 27886

(252) 641-2600

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 6,310

Primary Schools: 9
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Edgecombe High	Public	9-12	7589 Nc 33-Nw	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 823-3562	358	21	17.0	99.2%	20 (5.6%)	272 (76.0%)	51 (14.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	6	616^th of 641 public high schools	3.9%		13	567^th of 640 public high schools	11.4%	49	8.5	27.3	12.2	17.7	$16,211	$2,225	$13,986
SouthWest Edgecombe High	Public	9-12	5912 NC 43 North	Pinetops	27864	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 827-5016	798	36	22.0	99.5%	208 (26.1%)	449 (56.3%)	101 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.5%)	9	602^nd of 641 public high schools	6.1%		12	576^th of 640 public high schools	10.0%	26	23.6	27.1	6.1	33.7	$9,044	$1,025	$8,019
Tarboro High	Public	9-12	1400 Howard Avenue	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 823-4284	496	26	19.2	99.4%	58 (11.7%)	378 (76.2%)	44 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	3.3	629^th of 641 public high schools	1.9%		5.6	614^th of 640 public high schools	4.1%	15	9.6	15.6		22.6	$11,401	$1,160	$10,241
Edgecombe Early College High	Public	9-12	2009 West Wilson St	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 618-6554	171	8	21.9	98.2%	65 (38.0%)	55 (32.2%)	43 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	93.2	47^th of 641 public high schools	92.7%		90.5	69^th of 640 public high schools	89.2%	22	81.3	96.9		100.0	$9,262	$487	$8,775

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nash County Public Schools	4.84 mi	27	147^th
North East Carolina Preparatory School	7.85 mi	2
Wilson County Schools	9.34 mi	25	93^rd
Rocky Mount Preparatory	9.73 mi	1
Wilson Preparatory Academy	13.63 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.