- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Mount, NC
Tar River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tar River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370327001218
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tar River Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tar River Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tar River Academy ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Tar River Academy shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370327001218 · Rocky Mount, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 7.4:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Tar River Academy shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tar River Academy 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 74
Tar River Academy
74 students
What this shows Tar River Academy reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tar River Academy compares
Tar River Academy 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 13.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Tar River Academy 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 Tar River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tar River Academy'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
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
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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tar River Academy
How many students attend Tar River Academy?
Tar River Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tar River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tar River Academy is 7.4:1, which is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 53% 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 Tar River Academy?
93.3% of students at Tar River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tar River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tar River Academy is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tar River Academy?
Tar River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tar River Academy rank among high schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Tar River Academy ranks #1 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 Tar River Academy, 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.