- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Mount, NC
Nash Central High
Federal NCES profile for Nash Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370327002643
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nash Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nash Central High has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nash Central High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327002643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Nash Central High held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370327002643 · Rocky Mount, NC High · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13.5:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Nash Central High held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nash Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
Nash Central High
703 students
What this shows Nash Central High reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nash Central High compares
Nash Central 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,350
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Nash Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nash Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nash Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northern Nash High
Standard public school
1,035 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Rocky Mount High
Standard public school
1,023 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nrm Early College High School
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Citi High School
Standard public school
87 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Tar River Academy
Alternative education program
74 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nash Central High
How many students attend Nash Central High?
Nash Central High has 703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nash Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nash Central High is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nash Central High?
60.3% of students at Nash Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nash Central High?
The largest demographic group at Nash Central High is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nash Central High?
Nash Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Nash Central High rank among high schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Nash Central High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Nash Central High, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.