- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Edgecombe Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370132002762
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgecombe Early College High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgecombe Early College High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgecombe Early College High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132002762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Edgecombe Early College High held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370132002762 · Tarboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 17.1:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
Edgecombe Early College High held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edgecombe Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- This school 171
Edgecombe Early College High
171 students
What this shows Edgecombe Early College High reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgecombe Early College High compares
Edgecombe Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Edgecombe Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgecombe Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgecombe Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Tarboro
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgecombe Early College High
How many students attend Edgecombe Early College High?
Edgecombe Early College High has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgecombe Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgecombe Early College High is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgecombe Early College High?
36.5% of students at Edgecombe Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgecombe Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Edgecombe Early College High is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgecombe Early College High?
Edgecombe Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgecombe Early College High rank among high schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgecombe Early College High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Tarboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tarboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides Edgecombe Early College High, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.