- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Mount, NC
Nrm Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Nrm Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370327002644
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nrm Early College High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nrm Early College High School has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nrm Early College High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327002644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nrm Early College High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370327002644 · Rocky Mount, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 25.1:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Nrm Early College High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nrm Early College High School 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 376
Nrm Early College High School
376 students
What this shows Nrm Early College High School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nrm Early College High School compares
Nrm Early College High School 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.1%
White 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Nrm Early College High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Nrm Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nrm Early College High School'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
Nash Central High
Standard public school
703 students 13.5:1 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nrm Early College High School
How many students attend Nrm Early College High School?
Nrm Early College High School has 376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nrm Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nrm Early College High School is 25.1:1, which is 59% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nrm Early College High School?
43.8% of students at Nrm Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nrm Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Nrm Early College High School is African American at 35.1% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nrm Early College High School?
Nrm Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Nrm Early College High School rank among high schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Nrm Early College High School ranks #3 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 Nrm Early College High School, 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.