Northern Nash High

4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

rthernnashhs.ncpschools.net

1,059 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northern Nash High School, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Nash County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Northern Nash High is known for its active school culture, which features a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a focus on preparing students to be productive, engaged citizens. By leveraging modern technology and fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community, Northern Nash strives to ensure that every student has the resources and support necessary to achieve their personal and academic goals.

1,059

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Nash High
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	77
Black	580
Asian	12
Two or More	39
American Indian	7

Black
580 (54.8 %)
White
344 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.3 %)
Two or More
39 (3.7 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)937-9040
Website:	http://rthernnashhs.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,032
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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Grade 9 261

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 249