Nash Central High

4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

shcentralhs.ncpschools.net

921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nash Central High School, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serves as a central secondary educational institution within the Nash County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Nash Central emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school serves as a focal point for the local community, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Rocky Mount area.

921

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nash Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	71
Black	512
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
512 (55.6 %)
White
288 (31.3 %)
Hispanic
71 (7.7 %)
Two or More
37 (4.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)451-2860
Website:	http://shcentralhs.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	700
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 10

Grade 9 258

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 199

Grade 12 194