NORTH EDGECOMBE HIGH SCHOOL

North Edgecombe High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools school district, located in Tarboro, NC with about 234 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, North Edgecombe High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Edgecombe High School, located in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

As part of the Edgecombe County system, North Edgecombe High places a strong focus on community involvement and student engagement. The school works to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application, striving to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate a modern, evolving economy. Through its online presence and daily operations, the school maintains a connection with families and the local community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their educational journeys.

For more information, contact North Edgecombe High at (252) 823-3562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7589 NC 33-NW
Tarboro, NC 27886
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NORTH EDGECOMBE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tarboro, NC with about 234 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
234
Teachers:
24.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 234 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH EDGECOMBE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
White
6.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.