Nash Central High

Summary:

Nash Central High is a public high school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 921. The school is part of the Nash County Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nash Central High has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school average, while White students and students with disabilities perform significantly worse. This underperformance is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, with 63.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Nash Central High generally underperforms academically, with lower test scores and rankings. However, there are some exceptions, such as the nearby CITI High School, which outperforms Nash Central High and the district/state averages across multiple subject areas. This suggests that there may be specific factors or practices at CITI High School that could be replicated to improve academic outcomes at Nash Central High. Additionally, the racial makeup of Nash Central High's student body is significantly different from some of the nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of African American students, highlighting the need to address potential systemic inequities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4279 Nash Central High Road
       Rocky Mount, NC  27804


(252) 451-2860

District: Nash County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,453 Help


Feeder schools for Nash Central High:

Elementary:    Englewood Elementary
    Williford Elementary
    Winstead Avenue Elementary
Middle:    Nash Central Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  900

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.8%
White:
28.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nash Central High ranks worse than 63.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.8%), White (28%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nash Central High is 17.6. 4 high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nash Central High is $9,453. 3 high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nash Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash Central High 406th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Nash Central High in the ranking list.)

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Nash County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash County Public Schools 177th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nash Central High

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Rank History for all students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.14 323rd 431 25.1%
2007 44.17 282nd 453 37.7%
2008 44.95 289th 477 39.4%
2009 47.90 275th 490 43.9%
2010 46.85 307th 499 38.5%
2011 40.21 359th 506 29.1%
2012 25.88 397th 502 20.9%
2013 15.67 413th 505 18.2%
2014 11.16 399th 451 11.5%
2015 12.03 444th 531 16.4%
2016 15.11 416th 507 17.9%
2017 15.27 394th 476 17.2%
2018 21.04 368th 469 21.5%
2019 11.55 457th 514 11.1%
2021 11.27 549th 594 7.6%
2022 10.17 573rd 621 7.7%
2023 22.95 496th 626 20.8%
2024 34.83 406th 640 36.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.07 199th 199 0.0%
2023 56.20 97th 249 61.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.16 48th 226 78.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.86 185th 349 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 386th 424 9.0%
2019 11.85 414th 446 7.2%
2021 12.70 420th 432 2.8%
2022 16.06 502nd 544 7.7%
2023 26.49 449th 597 24.8%
2024 40.60 325th 613 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 393rd 449 12.5%
2019 10.12 445th 475 6.3%
2021 11.37 431st 475 9.3%
2022 8.26 563rd 594 5.2%
2023 18.72 496th 588 15.6%
2024 33.25 409th 602 32.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 317th 349 9.2%
2019 18.66 333rd 364 8.5%
2021 14.27 331st 334 0.9%
2022 15.49 327th 330 0.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.01 63rd 100 37.0%
2019 16.07 302nd 325 7.1%
2021 16.98 301st 337 10.7%
2022 5.67 383rd 398 3.8%
2023 35.07 326th 403 19.1%
2024 55.48 231st 403 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.50 365th 463 21.2%
2019 10.48 453rd 488 7.2%
2021 9.46 462nd 481 4.0%
2022 10.84 547th 585 6.5%
2023 26.06 450th 602 25.2%
2024 34.94 393rd 607 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.71 329th 359 8.4%
2019 14.34 347th 369 6.0%
2021 15.93 347th 364 4.7%
2022 21.52 365th 430 15.1%
2023 30.32 294th 434 32.3%
2024 41.78 219th 437 49.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.26 243rd 340 28.5%
2019 12.26 342nd 354 3.4%
2021 18.43 326th 370 11.9%
2022 10.37 429th 436 1.6%
2023 36.03 275th 449 38.8%
2024 46.56 203rd 454 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nash Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.98 287th 427 32.8%
2019 12.88 404th 444 9.0%
2021 8.95 419th 439 4.6%
2022 5.88 520th 534 2.6%
2023 22.69 445th 537 17.1%
2024 41.65 333rd 553 39.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Nash Central High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 269 409 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 269 409 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 374 550 2 13 7 n/a n/a 0 946
2005 489 729 2 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1245
2006 494 761 1 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1281
2007 470 676 2 23 7 n/a n/a 11 1189
2008 482 661 5 26 5 n/a n/a 9 1188
2009 482 712 6 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1235
2010 451 729 4 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1211
2011 457 631 1 46 2 1 109 0 1247
2012 453 614 1 39 3 0 120 0 1230
2013 441 591 2 41 5 0 107 0 1187
2014 396 530 5 36 7 2 80 0 1056
2015 390 542 3 48 9 1 46 0 1039
2016 359 571 3 51 8 1 37 0 1030
2017 376 571 4 60 5 1 30 0 1047
2018 363 556 4 58 3 0 32 0 1016
2019 362 488 4 53 1 0 30 0 938
2020 344 468 4 53 3 1 31 0 904
2021 329 504 3 54 6 1 32 0 929
2022 315 512 7 70 4 1 36 0 945
2023 288 512 6 71 6 1 37 0 921
2024 252 520 5 83 2 0 38 0 900

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nash Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 694 56.0 12.4 0
2003 694 56.0 12.4 0
2004 946 59.0 16.0 50.5
2005 1245 83.0 15.0 45.2
2006 1281 83.0 15.4 47.5
2007 1189 82.4 14.4 45.1
2008 1188 76.4 15.5 47.7
2009 1235 78.5 15.7 n/a
2010 1211 72.4 16.7 52.4
2011 1247 73.1 17.0 57.7
2012 1230 73.6 16.7 55.3
2013 1187 69.0 17.2 58
2014 1056 62.4 16.9 57
2015 1039 58.0 17.9 59.9
2016 1030 63.0 16.3 62
2017 1047 64.3 16.2 62.8
2018 1016 62.5 16.2 55.9
2019 938 54.3 17.2 56
2020 904 53.0 17.0 54.1
2021 929 53.3 17.4 39.7
2022 945 49.5 19.0 41.1
2023 921 52.4 17.5 63.6
2024 900 51.0 17.6 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nash Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 694 56.0 12.4 0
2003 694 56.0 12.4 0
2004 946 59.0 16.0 50.5
2005 1245 83.0 15.0 45.2
2006 1281 83.0 15.4 47.5
2007 1189 82.4 14.4 45.1
2008 1188 76.4 15.5 47.7
2009 1235 78.5 15.7 n/a
2010 1211 72.4 16.7 52.4
2011 1247 73.1 17.0 57.7
2012 1230 73.6 16.7 55.3
2013 1187 69.0 17.2 58
2014 1056 62.4 16.9 57
2015 1039 58.0 17.9 59.9
2016 1030 63.0 16.3 62
2017 1047 64.3 16.2 62.8
2018 1016 62.5 16.2 55.9
2019 938 54.3 17.2 56
2020 904 53.0 17.0 54.1
2021 929 53.3 17.4 39.7
2022 945 49.5 19.0 41.1
2023 921 52.4 17.5 63.6
2024 900 51.0 17.6 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nash Central High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (9.8%) $8,529 (90.2%) $9,453

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nash Central High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 457th of 514 High schoolsRanks 496th of 626 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Nash Central High)21.832.2
 10.4%
   End of Course Biology (Nash County Public Schools)40.342.2
 1.9%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Nash Central High)36.639.5
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (Nash County Public Schools)43.946.7
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Nash Central High)19.829.1
 9.3%
   End of Course Math I (Nash County Public Schools)18.823.3
 4.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Nash Central High)21.147.2
 26.1%
   End of Course Math III (Nash County Public Schools)27.543.1
 15.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students938921
 1.8%
African American488512
 4.9%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic5371
 34%
Pacific Islander01
White362288
 20.4%
Two or More Races3037
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%63.6%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nash Central High

In the 2023-24 school year, 900 students attended Nash Central High.

Nash Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Englewood Elementary
Elementary : Williford Elementary
Elementary : Winstead Avenue Elementary
Middle : Nash Central Middle

Students at Nash Central High are 58% African American, 28% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Nash Central High ranks 406th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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