School Overview
South Edgecombe Middle School, located in Pinetops, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. Situated on Pinetops-Crisp Road, the school acts as a community hub for the rural area, focusing on fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic programming, South Edgecombe Middle School places an emphasis on preparing students for future success by integrating technology and fostering character development. As part of the broader Edgecombe County school system, the institution works to close achievement gaps and encourage community engagement, often utilizing local partnerships to enrich the student experience. For families and community members, the school maintains an online presence through the district’s website, which serves as a central resource for academic calendars, faculty information, and updates on school initiatives.
305
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Edgecombe Middle
Demographic Student Count
White119
Hispanic48
Black118
Asian2
Two or More15
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    119 (39.0 %)
  • Black
    118 (38.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone: (252)827-5083
Website: http://www.ecps.us/south/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 86
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Edgecombe Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 686
Grade 799
Grade 8120
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Edgecombe Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14948.9%
Male15651.1%