How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J W Parker Middle | Rocky Mount High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Rocky Mount, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 255 | 1,023 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.2% | 72.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J W Parker Middle | Rocky Mount High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,433 | $12,433 |
| District | Nash County Public Schools | Nash County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J W Parker Middle | Rocky Mount High |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 7.6% |
| African American | — | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 9.6% |
| Asian | — | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | — | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J W Parker Middle | Rocky Mount High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 255:1 | 341:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.4% | 45.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 167 | 262 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.