- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarboro, NC
North Edgecombe High
Federal NCES profile for North Edgecombe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370132000555
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Edgecombe High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Edgecombe High has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Edgecombe High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
North Edgecombe High shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370132000555 · Tarboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 18.8:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
North Edgecombe High shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Edgecombe 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
North Edgecombe High
358 students
What this shows North Edgecombe High reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Edgecombe High compares
North Edgecombe High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, North Edgecombe High is less 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 North Edgecombe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Edgecombe 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Edgecombe High
How many students attend North Edgecombe High?
North Edgecombe High has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Edgecombe High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Edgecombe High is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Edgecombe High?
98.7% of students at North Edgecombe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Edgecombe High?
The largest demographic group at North Edgecombe High is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Edgecombe High?
North Edgecombe High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North Edgecombe High rank among high schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, North Edgecombe High ranks #2 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 North Edgecombe 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.