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Nash County School District (2026) - Rocky Mount, NC

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 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,101 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.
Public Schools in Nash County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
13,101 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nash County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#282 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
29%
51%
33%
50%
50%
63%
(21-22)
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
48%
24%
% White
27%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,264 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,768 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% 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
$12,264
$11,168
Spending / Student
$11,768
$11,592

Best Nash County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530-a North Old Carriage Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Gr: 9-13 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6288 Pine Street
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
G R Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Gr: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Red Oak Road
Red Oak, NC 27868
(252) 462-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nash County School District?
Nash County School District manages 23 public schools serving 13,101 students.
What is the rank of Nash County School District?
Nash County School District is ranked #262 out of 314 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?
48% of Nash County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Nash County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,768 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 13,101 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 83% (Top 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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