Edgecombe Early College High

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Edgecombe Early College High ranks 69 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edgecombe Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tarboro, North Carolina, with a student population of 189. Despite being part of the lower-ranked Edgecombe County Public Schools district, this school consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic achievement, ranking among the top 100 high schools in North Carolina.

Edgecombe Early College High's strong performance is evident across various metrics. The school boasts exceptional end-of-course test scores, with 86.4% proficiency in Biology compared to 26.4% for the district and 53.4% for the state. It has been ranked in the top 10% of North Carolina high schools for the past four years, with a ranking as high as 60th out of 626 schools. The school also excels in the performance of student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% for African American, White, and low-income students, as well as the top 10% for gifted and talented students.

Interestingly, Edgecombe Early College High stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.15% White, 27.51% African American, and 20.11% Hispanic, which is not reflected in the nearby high schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 46.56%, compared to the 63.63% to over 99% rates of nearby schools, suggests that it may have access to sufficient resources to support its students' success. The school's early college model, which allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree, may also contribute to its strong academic performance and college-going culture.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886

(252) 618-6554

District: Edgecombe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,262

Feeder schools for Edgecombe Early College High:

Elementary:	Coker-Wimberly Elementary
	G W Bulluck Elementary
	G W Carver Elementary
	Princeville Elementary
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	Stocks Elementary
Middle:	Phillips Middle
	South Edgecombe Middle
	West Edgecombe Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.8%

African American:

33.2%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgecombe Early College High ranks better than 89.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Edgecombe Early College High has the smallest high school student body size in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. Student population at Edgecombe Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), African American (33.2%), Hispanic (21.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgecombe Early College High is 18.4. 2 high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edgecombe Early College High employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgecombe Early College High is $9,262. 2 high schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgecombe Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgecombe Early College High 69^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Edgecombe Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Edgecombe County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Edgecombe Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	84.17	100^th	594	83.2%
2022	88.24	88^th	621	85.8%
2023	90.95	60^th	626	90.4%
2024	90.54	69^th	640	89.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	88.57	69^th	544	87.3%
2023	93.27	61^st	597	89.8%
2024	96.64	36^th	613	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	87.85	77^th	594	87.0%
2023	87.19	81^st	588	86.2%
2024	90.31	61^st	602	89.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	81.82	35^th	398	91.2%
2023	56.95	202^nd	403	49.9%
2024	78.74	33^rd	403	91.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	83.74	112^th	585	80.9%
2023	93.32	54^th	602	91.0%
2024	94.63	40^th	607	93.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.62	43^rd	434	90.1%
2024	94.68	35^th	437	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	88.55	62^nd	534	88.4%
2023	91.88	39^th	537	92.7%
2024	92.00	36^th	553	93.5%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Edgecombe Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	44	28	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2007	65	31	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	104
2008	69	37	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	3	118
2009	72	39	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
2010	74	30	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2011	80	33	0	17	1	0	2	0	133
2012	84	31	0	13	1	0	2	0	131
2013	80	37	0	11	1	0	1	0	130
2014	92	34	0	11	1	0	0	0	138
2015	103	37	0	12	1	1	0	0	154
2016	107	34	0	14	1	0	1	0	157
2017	110	30	1	17	0	0	1	0	159
2018	108	37	3	25	0	0	1	0	174
2019	107	40	2	30	0	0	3	0	182
2020	109	45	4	34	0	0	6	0	198
2021	106	51	3	37	0	0	5	0	202
2022	98	51	2	40	0	0	6	0	197
2023	91	52	1	38	0	0	7	0	189
2024	75	61	1	40	0	0	7	0	184

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 Edgecombe Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	74	n/a	n/a	32.4
2007	104	8.0	13.0	26.7
2008	118	7.5	15.7	33.9
2009	125	8.0	15.6	31.2
2010	120	7.5	15.8	33.3
2011	133	8.5	15.6	40.6
2012	131	8.5	15.4	48.9
2013	130	8.0	16.2	42.3
2014	138	8.0	17.2	41.3
2015	154	8.0	19.2	35.1
2016	157	8.0	19.6	30.6
2017	159	8.0	19.8	35.8
2018	174	8.0	21.7	33.9
2019	182	9.8	18.4	24.7
2020	198	9.9	19.9	17.7
2021	202	10.0	20.2	18.3
2022	197	10.0	19.7	28.9
2023	189	10.0	18.9	46.6
2024	184	10.0	18.4	98.4

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 Edgecombe Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	74	n/a	n/a	32.4
2007	104	8.0	13.0	26.7
2008	118	7.5	15.7	33.9
2009	125	8.0	15.6	31.2
2010	120	7.5	15.8	33.3
2011	133	8.5	15.6	40.6
2012	131	8.5	15.4	48.9
2013	130	8.0	16.2	42.3
2014	138	8.0	17.2	41.3
2015	154	8.0	19.2	35.1
2016	157	8.0	19.6	30.6
2017	159	8.0	19.8	35.8
2018	174	8.0	21.7	33.9
2019	182	9.8	18.4	24.7
2020	198	9.9	19.9	17.7
2021	202	10.0	20.2	18.3
2022	197	10.0	19.7	28.9
2023	189	10.0	18.9	46.6
2024	184	10.0	18.4	98.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edgecombe Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$487 (5.3%)	$8,775 (94.7%)	$9,262

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgecombe Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Edgecombe Early College High)	88.2	90.2	2%
End of Course English II (Edgecombe County Public Schools)	38.2	38.2
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Edgecombe Early College High)	56.3	82.4	26.1%
End of Course Math I (Edgecombe County Public Schools)	25.7	29.1	3.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Edgecombe Early College High)	91.7	100	8.3%
End of Course Math III (Edgecombe County Public Schools)	25	46	21%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	189	3.8%
African American	40	52	30%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	30	38	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	91	15%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	46.6%	21.8%

Schools Near Edgecombe Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edgecombe Early College High	Public	9-12	2009 West Wilson St	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 618-6554	184	10	18.4	98.4%	75 (40.8%)	61 (33.2%)	40 (21.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	90.5	69^th of 640 public high schools	89.2%		90.9	60^th of 626 public high schools	90.4%	9	86.4	91.9	61.5	92.7	$9,262	$487	$8,775
Tarboro High	Public	9-12	1400 Howard Avenue	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 823-4284	506	30	16.8	98.8%	66 (13.0%)	384 (75.9%)	48 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	5.6	614^th of 640 public high schools	4.1%		11.7	565^th of 626 public high schools	9.7%	49	10.0	30.4	8.2	19.0	$11,401	$1,160	$10,241
SouthWest Edgecombe High	Public	9-12	5912 NC 43 North	Pinetops	27864	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 827-5016	828	40	20.4	99.6%	253 (30.6%)	427 (51.6%)	113 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	12	576^th of 640 public high schools	10.0%		26	466^th of 626 public high schools	25.6%	110	23.0	31.9	14.8	37.9	$9,044	$1,025	$8,019
North Edgecombe High	Public	9-12	7589 Nc 33-Nw	Tarboro	27886	Edgecombe County	Edgecombe County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 823-3562	200	17	12.1	98.5%	13 (6.5%)	140 (70.0%)	41 (20.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	13	567^th of 640 public high schools	11.4%		12.9	551^st of 626 public high schools	12.0%	16	19.6	31.3	28.3	31.1	$16,211	$2,225	$13,986
CITI High School	Public	9-12	846 Hammond St	Rocky Mount	27804	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 462-2842	96	6	15.4	96.9%	18 (18.8%)	44 (45.8%)	31 (32.3%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	73.2	162^nd of 640 public high schools	74.7%		49.8	291^st of 626 public high schools	53.5%	129	55.0	79.2	73.3	76.5	$14,539	$900	$13,639
Tar River Academy	Public	9-12	906 Hammond Street	Rocky Mount	27804	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 451-2875	67	9	7.2	95.5%	5 (7.5%)	41 (61.2%)	14 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.4%)								(n/a)		8.3			$22,339	$2,188	$20,151
North Pitt High	Public	9-12	5659 NC 11 North	Bethel	27812	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 825-0054	867	53	16.3	98.4%	122 (14.1%)	418 (48.2%)	278 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.5%)	28.1	466^th of 640 public high schools	27.2%		31.2	426^th of 626 public high schools	31.9%	40	45.3	34.7	38.0	42.2	$10,427	$1,238	$9,189
Rocky Mount High	Public	9-12	1400 Bethlehem Road	Rocky Mount	27803	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 937-9050	997	63	15.8	98.3%	80 (8.0%)	772 (77.4%)	90 (9.0%)	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.2%)	16.6	541^st of 640 public high schools	15.5%		11.9	560^th of 626 public high schools	10.5%	19	39.4	39.7	20.3	24.7	$9,474	$733	$8,740
South Creek High	Public	9-12	21077 NC Hwy 903	Robersonville	27871	Martin County	Martin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 795-4081	265	15	17.2	98.5%	55 (20.8%)	156 (58.9%)	36 (13.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	8.7	600^th of 640 public high schools	6.3%		3.9	607^th of 626 public high schools	3.0%	7	31.0	28.6	11.4	16.9	$13,978	$1,586	$12,392
Nash Central High	Public	9-12	4279 Nash Central High Road	Rocky Mount	27804	Nash County	Nash County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 451-2860	900	51	17.6	65.2%	252 (28.0%)	520 (57.8%)	83 (9.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.2%)	34.8	406^th of 640 public high schools	36.6%		23	496^th of 626 public high schools	20.8%	90	36.1	49.0	54.9	50.2	$9,453	$925	$8,529

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgecombe Early College High

What is the racial makeup of Edgecombe Early College High?

Students at Edgecombe Early College High are 41% White, 33% African American, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Edgecombe Early College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Edgecombe Early College High.

What schools feed into Edgecombe Early College High?

Edgecombe Early College High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coker-Wimberly Elementary
Elementary : G W Bulluck Elementary
Elementary : G W Carver Elementary
Elementary : Princeville Elementary
Elementary : Stocks Elementary
Middle : Phillips Middle
Middle : South Edgecombe Middle
Middle : West Edgecombe Middle

What district is Edgecombe Early College High in?

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Is Edgecombe Early College High a good school?

Edgecombe Early College High ranks 69^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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