G R Edwards Middle

720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803

edwardsms.ncpschools.net

410 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

G.R. Edwards Middle School is a public institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving as part of the Nash County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development for students in the middle grades. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its core academic offerings, G.R. Edwards Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character building. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular programs to support students’ social and emotional growth, aiming to create a supportive culture where every child can succeed. Through collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader Rocky Mount community, the school strives to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of early adolescents.

410

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

150.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G R Edwards Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	49
Black	281
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Black
281 (68.5 %)
White
61 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)937-9025
Website:	http://edwardsms.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
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 6 130

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 129