Tar River Academy

906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

rriveracademy.ncpschools.net

89 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tar River Academy, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serves as the alternative education campus for the Nash County Public Schools system. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach that emphasizes academic recovery, behavioral support, and social-emotional growth. By providing smaller class sizes and focused instruction, the academy aims to re-engage students who have struggled in a conventional high school setting, helping them stay on track for graduation.

Beyond its core academic mission, Tar River Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages self-discipline and goal setting. The faculty works closely with students to create individualized plans that address their unique needs, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to earn their diploma and prepare for life after graduation. As a vital component of the Nash County school district, the academy provides a second chance for many students to succeed in a safe, structured, and goal-oriented educational environment.

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tar River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	15
Black	57
Two or More	7

Black
57 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (16.9 %)
White
10 (11.2 %)
Two or More
7 (7.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)451-2875
Website:	http://rriveracademy.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 6