Enrollment
496
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370132001770
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tarboro High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tarboro High
Tarboro High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Tarboro, North Carolina, enrolling 496 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 496 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tarboro's high schools, it stands alongside North Edgecombe High (358 students): Tarboro High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.8:1).
Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students) and G W Carver Elementary (550 students) alongside Tarboro High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tarboro High compares
Tarboro High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgecombe County Public Schools, which includes Tarboro High.
$13,224
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 29.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tarboro High a good school?
Tarboro High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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