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North East Carolina Preparatory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,107 students in North East Carolina Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in North East Carolina Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North East Carolina Preparatory 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 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
33%
24%
% White
48%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,251 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,723 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,251
$11,168
Spending / Student
$7,723
$11,592
Best North East Carolina Preparatory School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,107 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Carolina Prep School Remote Academy
Charter School
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North East Carolina Preparatory School District?
North East Carolina Preparatory School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of North East Carolina Preparatory School District?
North East Carolina Preparatory School District is ranked #187 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North East Carolina Preparatory School District?
48% of North East Carolina Preparatory School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North East Carolina Preparatory School District?
North East Carolina Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is North East Carolina Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,723 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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