SouthWest Edgecombe High

Summary:

SouthWest Edgecombe High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pinetops, North Carolina, with a student population of 802 that is predominantly African American and White. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom quarter of North Carolina high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

SouthWest Edgecombe High's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state and Edgecombe County Public Schools district on key End-of-Course exams. The school's struggles are especially pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced. While other schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, such as North Edgecombe High and Tarboro High, also perform poorly, the Edgecombe Early College High stands out with much higher academic performance and a 4- or 5-star rating. The success of early college programs in neighboring districts, such as NRM Early College High School and Wilson Early College Academy, further highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes at SouthWest Edgecombe High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5912 NC 43 North
       Pinetops, NC  27864-9704


(252) 827-5016

District: Edgecombe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
576th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,044 Help


Feeder schools for SouthWest Edgecombe High:

Elementary:    G W Bulluck Elementary
    G W Carver Elementary
Middle:    South Edgecombe Middle
    West Edgecombe Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.6%
White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details SouthWest Edgecombe High ranks worse than 90% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details SouthWest Edgecombe High has the largest high school student body size in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. Student population at SouthWest Edgecombe High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.6%), White (30.6%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SouthWest Edgecombe High is 20.4, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at SouthWest Edgecombe High is $9,044, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SouthWest Edgecombe High:

SchoolDigger ranks SouthWest Edgecombe High 576th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See SouthWest Edgecombe High in the ranking list.)

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Edgecombe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgecombe County Public Schools 213th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for SouthWest Edgecombe High

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Rank History for all students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.65 186th 431 56.8%
2007 39.26 305th 453 32.7%
2008 45.57 283rd 477 40.7%
2009 44.33 301st 490 38.6%
2010 30.64 400th 499 19.8%
2011 27.11 417th 506 17.6%
2012 25.84 398th 502 20.7%
2013 23.97 351st 505 30.5%
2014 22.15 339th 451 24.8%
2015 21.16 393rd 531 26.0%
2016 14.49 421st 507 17.0%
2017 16.31 391st 476 17.9%
2018 13.44 408th 469 13.0%
2019 14.66 442nd 514 14.0%
2021 12.02 543rd 594 8.6%
2022 20.07 501st 621 19.3%
2023 26.03 466th 626 25.6%
2024 12.04 576th 640 10.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.24 126th 262 51.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.64 343rd 349 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 390th 424 8.0%
2019 17.49 389th 446 12.8%
2021 28.11 288th 432 33.3%
2022 23.83 440th 544 19.1%
2023 29.98 414th 597 30.7%
2024 16.33 550th 613 10.3%
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Rank History for Female students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.06 403rd 449 10.2%
2019 12.04 433rd 475 8.8%
2021 11.16 433rd 475 8.8%
2022 16.98 507th 594 14.6%
2023 29.63 416th 588 29.3%
2024 11.23 559th 602 7.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.57 339th 349 2.9%
2019 26.04 290th 364 20.3%
2021 16.19 325th 334 2.7%
2022 38.39 170th 330 48.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.02 93rd 100 7.0%
2019 0.15 325th 325 0.0%
2021 1.91 329th 337 2.4%
2022 19.58 363rd 398 8.8%
2023 39.05 313th 403 22.3%
2024 48.68 277th 403 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.45 425th 463 8.2%
2019 14.64 430th 488 11.9%
2021 10.59 453rd 481 5.8%
2022 22.29 462nd 585 21.0%
2023 22.97 476th 602 20.9%
2024 11.91 557th 607 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 318th 359 11.4%
2019 22.79 305th 369 17.3%
2021 22.26 305th 364 16.2%
2022 25.10 345th 430 19.8%
2023 27.52 324th 434 25.3%
2024 22.34 370th 437 15.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.00 340th 340 0.0%
2019 21.30 299th 354 15.5%
2021 9.95 366th 370 1.1%
2022 21.85 366th 436 16.1%
2023 44.52 224th 449 50.1%
2024 19.91 391st 454 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at SouthWest Edgecombe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.19 396th 427 7.3%
2019 9.08 417th 444 6.1%
2021 7.62 423rd 439 3.6%
2022 26.23 413th 534 22.7%
2023 37.42 347th 537 35.4%
2024 7.06 530th 553 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for SouthWest Edgecombe High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 509 612 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
1989 537 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1082
1990 493 491 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1991 520 462 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1992 564 464 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1993 549 489 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1994 548 532 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1084
1995 482 499 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1996 482 499 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 982
1997 475 491 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 970
1998 490 461 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 956
1999 462 458 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 927
2000 450 461 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2001 445 434 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 889
2002 495 520 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 495 520 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 491 542 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2005 502 527 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
2006 485 541 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2007 451 522 1 12 0 n/a n/a 7 993
2008 446 508 0 13 0 n/a n/a 5 972
2009 433 505 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 967
2010 428 514 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2011 424 474 1 33 1 1 13 0 947
2012 391 455 1 40 2 3 16 0 908
2013 399 454 1 38 2 2 17 0 913
2014 375 408 0 41 2 2 33 0 861
2015 362 411 0 51 2 1 20 0 847
2016 366 409 1 55 1 0 16 0 848
2017 372 400 0 70 1 0 26 0 869
2018 380 386 2 73 2 1 26 0 870
2019 360 365 2 82 2 1 31 0 843
2020 355 348 1 82 2 1 27 0 816
2021 319 328 1 74 1 1 26 0 750
2022 300 335 1 87 2 0 32 0 757
2023 285 394 1 90 1 0 31 0 802
2024 253 427 0 113 3 0 32 0 828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at SouthWest Edgecombe High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1121 62.0 18.0 30.3
1989 1082 62.0 17.4 45.7
1990 984 62.0 15.8 46.6
1991 982 61.0 16.0 46.7
1992 1028 65.0 15.8 17
1993 1039 61.0 17.0 23.3
1994 1084 63.0 17.2 20.8
1995 982 58.0 16.9 24.6
1996 982 58.0 16.9 24.6
1997 970 56.0 17.3 26.9
1998 956 64.0 14.9 28.5
1999 927 65.0 14.3 41.1
2000 922 61.0 15.1 45.6
2001 889 62.0 14.3 46.9
2002 1023 59.0 17.3 46.4
2003 1023 59.0 17.3 46.4
2004 1049 59.0 17.8 46.6
2005 1043 59.0 17.7 49
2006 1044 59.0 17.7 45.7
2007 993 61.6 16.1 48.7
2008 972 63.3 15.4 52.3
2009 967 60.0 16.1 53.3
2010 975 58.9 16.5 58.8
2011 947 58.0 16.3 61.5
2012 908 56.1 16.1 64.5
2013 913 54.2 16.8 66.9
2014 861 53.2 16.1 68.5
2015 847 50.0 16.9 99.3
2016 848 51.0 16.6 99.6
2017 869 50.0 17.3 97
2018 870 47.0 18.5 96.7
2019 843 45.6 18.4 99.3
2020 816 42.9 18.9 99.4
2021 750 44.9 16.7 99.6
2022 757 46.8 16.1 97.4
2023 802 45.8 17.5 99.6
2024 828 40.4 20.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio SouthWest Edgecombe High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1121 62.0 18.0 30.3
1989 1082 62.0 17.4 45.7
1990 984 62.0 15.8 46.6
1991 982 61.0 16.0 46.7
1992 1028 65.0 15.8 17
1993 1039 61.0 17.0 23.3
1994 1084 63.0 17.2 20.8
1995 982 58.0 16.9 24.6
1996 982 58.0 16.9 24.6
1997 970 56.0 17.3 26.9
1998 956 64.0 14.9 28.5
1999 927 65.0 14.3 41.1
2000 922 61.0 15.1 45.6
2001 889 62.0 14.3 46.9
2002 1023 59.0 17.3 46.4
2003 1023 59.0 17.3 46.4
2004 1049 59.0 17.8 46.6
2005 1043 59.0 17.7 49
2006 1044 59.0 17.7 45.7
2007 993 61.6 16.1 48.7
2008 972 63.3 15.4 52.3
2009 967 60.0 16.1 53.3
2010 975 58.9 16.5 58.8
2011 947 58.0 16.3 61.5
2012 908 56.1 16.1 64.5
2013 913 54.2 16.8 66.9
2014 861 53.2 16.1 68.5
2015 847 50.0 16.9 99.3
2016 848 51.0 16.6 99.6
2017 869 50.0 17.3 97
2018 870 47.0 18.5 96.7
2019 843 45.6 18.4 99.3
2020 816 42.9 18.9 99.4
2021 750 44.9 16.7 99.6
2022 757 46.8 16.1 97.4
2023 802 45.8 17.5 99.6
2024 828 40.4 20.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for SouthWest Edgecombe High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,025 (11.3%) $8,019 (88.7%) $9,044

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on SouthWest Edgecombe High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 442nd of 514 High schoolsRanks 466th of 626 High schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (SouthWest Edgecombe High)31.139
 7.9%
   End of Course Biology (Edgecombe County Public Schools)35.533
 2.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (SouthWest Edgecombe High)31.229.6
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (Edgecombe County Public Schools)38.238.2
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (SouthWest Edgecombe High)30.831
 0.2%
   End of Course Math I (Edgecombe County Public Schools)25.729.1
 3.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (SouthWest Edgecombe High)22.554.4
 31.9%
   End of Course Math III (Edgecombe County Public Schools)2546
 21%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students843802
 4.9%
African American365394
 7.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic8290
 9.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White360285
 20.8%
Two or More Races3131
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about SouthWest Edgecombe High

SouthWest Edgecombe High ranks in the bottom 10.0% of North Carolina high schools.

Students at SouthWest Edgecombe High are 52% African American, 31% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

SouthWest Edgecombe High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : G W Bulluck Elementary
Elementary : G W Carver Elementary
Middle : South Edgecombe Middle
Middle : West Edgecombe Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 828 students attended SouthWest Edgecombe High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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