- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarboro, NC
Tarboro High
Federal NCES profile for Tarboro 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 370132001770
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarboro High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarboro High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarboro High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tarboro High held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370132001770 · Tarboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
Tarboro High held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tarboro 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
- This school
Tarboro High
496 students
- Stocks Element
Stocks Elementary
389 students
What this shows Tarboro High reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarboro High compares
Tarboro 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Tarboro High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Tarboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stocks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarboro 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarboro High
How many students attend Tarboro High?
Tarboro High has 496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarboro High is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Tarboro High?
98.1% of students at Tarboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarboro High?
The largest demographic group at Tarboro High is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarboro High?
Tarboro 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 Tarboro High rank among high schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarboro 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 Tarboro 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.