Edgecombe Early College High

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.


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Public 9-12

 2009 West Wilson St
       Tarboro, NC  27886


(252) 618-6554

District: Edgecombe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,262 Help


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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Middle:    Phillips Middle
    South Edgecombe Middle
    West Edgecombe Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
27.5%
Hispanic:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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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 (48.1%), African American (27.5%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgecombe Early College High is 18.9, 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 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 69th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Edgecombe Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.17 100th 594 83.2%
2022 88.24 88th 621 85.8%
2023 90.95 60th 626 90.4%
2024 90.54 69th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.57 69th 544 87.3%
2023 93.27 61st 597 89.8%
2024 96.64 36th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.85 77th 594 87.0%
2023 87.19 81st 588 86.2%
2024 90.31 61st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.82 35th 398 91.2%
2023 56.95 202nd 403 49.9%
2024 78.74 33rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.74 112th 585 80.9%
2023 93.32 54th 602 91.0%
2024 94.63 40th 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 43rd 434 90.1%
2024 94.68 35th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.55 62nd 534 88.4%
2023 91.88 39th 537 92.7%
2024 92.00 36th 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.

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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

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

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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

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

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 Edgecombe Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English II (Edgecombe Early College High)88.290.2
 2%
   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 (Edgecombe Early College High)56.382.4
 26.1%
   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 (Edgecombe Early College High)91.7100
 8.3%
   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 Students182189
 3.8%
African American4052
 30%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3038
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10791
 15%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%46.6%
 21.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edgecombe Early College High

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Edgecombe Early College High.

Students at Edgecombe Early College High are 48% White, 28% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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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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