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CITI High School

846 Hammond St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804Nash County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
115
Students
Total enrolled
$12,433
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 115 students in grades 09–13 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,433 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
19.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

CITI High School is a small high in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 115 students. The district invests $12,433 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CITI High School

115
Total Students
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
76%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution66 male · 49 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility76%
National avg 52% · 87 students
Student Composition
17%
30%
51%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black51%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370327003475

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,433Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,433
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,470
Student Support$2,362
Administration$1,492
Operations$1,865
Other$1,243
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,433 spent per student, an estimated $5,508 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
14%
State government
60.8%
Local (property tax)
14.1%
Federal programs
25.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 76% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nashville ElementaryCoopers ElementaryBenvenue ElementaryEnglewood Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Red Oak MiddleSouthern Nash MiddleNash Central MiddleG R Edwards Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Rocky Mount HighSouthern Nash HighNorthern Nash HighNash Central High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyNash County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNash County Public Schools →
Phone: (252)462-2842
NCES ID: 370327003475
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rocky Mount seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nash County Public Schools
High
Rocky Mount High
1,072 students · 09–12
75% FRL
High
Southern Nash High
1,070 students · 09–12
● 41 opp56% FRL
High
Northern Nash High
1,059 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
Nash Central High
921 students · 09–12
64% FRL
Mid
Red Oak Middle
804 students · 06–08
● 34 opp64% FRL
Mid
Southern Nash Middle
798 students · 06–08
● 36 opp69% FRL
Elem
Nashville Elementary
672 students · PK–05
● 35 opp68% FRL
Elem
Coopers Elementary
585 students · PK–05
62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
846 Hammond St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.