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Nash Central Middle

1638 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856Nash County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
551
Students
Total enrolled
$12,433
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 551 students in grades 06–08 in Nashville, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,433 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nash Central Middle is a large middle in Nashville, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 551 students. The district invests $12,433 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Nash Central Middle

551
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution307 male · 244 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 362 students
Student Composition
36%
8%
51%
Asian1%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black51%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370327001345

Academic Outcomes at Nash Central Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 10th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27856

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
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
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 MiddleG R Edwards MiddleRocky Mount Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Rocky Mount HighSouthern Nash HighNorthern Nash HighNash Central High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNash County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNash County Public Schools →
Phone: (252)937-9065
NCES ID: 370327001345
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nashville seeking a public middle 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
1638 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.