High Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools

The Edgecombe County Public Schools district in North Carolina is home to 4 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. While the district as a whole faces challenges, one school, Edgecombe Early College High, stands out as a top performer in the region.

Edgecombe Early College High is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 100 high schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with over 90% proficiency in English II and Math III. Additionally, Edgecombe Early College High has a much lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to the other high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. In contrast, the other 3 high schools (SouthWest Edgecombe High, Tarboro High, and North Edgecombe High) have lower rankings, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages.

The data reveals a clear correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and academic performance. Edgecombe Early College High, the top-performing school, has a more diverse student body and a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. In contrast, the other high schools in the district have a higher percentage of African American students and a much higher rate of students receiving free/reduced lunch, which corresponds with their lower test scores and overall performance. While spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not seem to be directly linked to academic achievement, the overall low performance of the majority of the high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools district suggests a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for all students.