Southern Nash High School is a public high school in Bailey, North Carolina. It is one of four high schools in Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and has the second-largest enrollment of the four.
Serving 1,048 students in grades 9-12, Southern Nash High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Nash High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southern Nash High School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,048 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Southern Nash High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Nash High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
38%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nash County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Firebird
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Nash High School's ranking?
Southern Nash High School is ranked #1351 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Nash High School often compared to?
Southern Nash High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mount Preparatory, Northern Nash High School, Rocky Mount High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Nash High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Nash High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Nash High School?
1,048 students attend Southern Nash High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Southern Nash High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Nash High School?
Southern Nash High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Nash High School offer ?
Southern Nash High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Nash High School part of?
Southern Nash High School is part of Nash County School District.
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