Summary:
The 27886 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 218 out of 242 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools stand out, such as Edgecombe Early College High, which ranks 47th out of 641 high schools in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in the district and the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 9.6% of Tarboro High students were proficient or better in Biology EOC, compared to the state average of 48.3%. However, North East Carolina Prep, an alternative school, has strong test scores, outperforming the state averages in many subjects, suggesting that alternative school models may be effective in addressing the needs of students in this area.
The schools in the 27886 zip code area face significant challenges, with all schools having very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 95.65% to 99.71%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. The data suggests that targeted interventions and support, as well as exploration of alternative school models, may be necessary to improve student outcomes in this district.
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