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Nash County Public Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
29
Schools
14,271
Students
$12,433
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
72.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nash County Public Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 14,271 students across 29 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,433 is below the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
G R Edwards Middle06–08410
J W Parker Middle06–08255
Nash Central Middle06–08551
Red Oak Middle06–08804
Rocky Mount Middle06–08407
Southern Nash Middle06–08798
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CITI High School09–13115
Nash Central High09–12921
Northern Nash High09–121,059
NRM Early College High School09–13388
Rocky Mount High09–121,072
Southern Nash High09–121,070
Tar River Academy09–1289
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,433-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
14%
State
60.8%
Local (property tax)
14.1%
Federal
25.1%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
14,271
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Nash County Public Schools has 29 public schools, serving a total of 14,271 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nash County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nash County Public Schools spend per student?
Nash County Public Schools spends $12,433 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nash County Public Schools?
73% of students in Nash County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nash County Public Schools?
No, Nash County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nash County Public Schools serve?
Nash County Public Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Nash County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Nash County Public Schools is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.