Northern Nash High

Summary:

Northern Nash High is a public high school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,059. The school is part of the Nash County Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Nash High faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.77%) compared to nearby schools, lower academic performance as measured by end-of-course proficiency rates, and a consistent ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools. The school has a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state. Additionally, Northern Nash High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.33% to 57.98% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Northern Nash High to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Southern Nash High, which is 14.96 miles away, has a more diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of African American students compared to Northern Nash High. CITI High School, which is 6.14 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, outperforming Northern Nash High and the state averages. NRM Early College High School, which is 1.51 miles away, is a high-performing school with proficiency rates ranking it among the top 73 high schools in North Carolina.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4230 Green Hills Road
       Rocky Mount, NC  27804-9805


(252) 937-9040

District: Nash County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,163 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,029

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.3%
White:
30.6%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Nash High ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.3%), White (30.6%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Nash High is 16.8. 3 high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Nash High is $9,163. 5 high schools in the Nash County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Nash High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Nash High 400th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Northern Nash High in the ranking list.)

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Nash County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nash County Public Schools 177th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Nash High

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Rank History for all students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.15 254th 431 41.1%
2007 49.08 232nd 453 48.8%
2008 56.25 192nd 477 59.7%
2009 55.61 207th 490 57.8%
2010 51.73 270th 499 45.9%
2011 37.37 377th 506 25.5%
2012 38.04 325th 502 35.3%
2013 26.51 332nd 505 34.3%
2014 18.29 360th 451 20.2%
2015 21.20 392nd 531 26.2%
2016 17.91 397th 507 21.7%
2017 26.37 331st 476 30.5%
2018 22.35 363rd 469 22.6%
2019 15.71 433rd 514 15.8%
2021 20.32 479th 594 19.4%
2022 14.91 541st 621 12.9%
2023 25.69 474th 626 24.3%
2024 35.97 400th 640 37.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.67 166th 195 14.9%
2021 11.87 187th 199 6.0%
2022 19.15 205th 226 9.3%
2023 37.74 166th 249 33.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.83 144th 262 45.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.01 324th 349 7.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.49 360th 424 15.1%
2019 14.16 407th 446 8.7%
2021 20.85 357th 432 17.4%
2022 13.38 520th 544 4.4%
2023 25.77 460th 597 22.9%
2024 37.56 363rd 613 40.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 388th 449 13.6%
2019 12.08 432nd 475 9.1%
2021 17.14 393rd 475 17.3%
2022 12.32 534th 594 10.1%
2023 22.01 474th 588 19.4%
2024 33.72 405th 602 32.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.72 321st 349 8.0%
2021 22.03 301st 334 9.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.51 53rd 100 47.0%
2019 28.19 275th 325 15.4%
2021 38.37 246th 337 27.0%
2022 70.22 112th 398 71.9%
2023 66.73 145th 403 64.0%
2024 61.07 188th 403 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.43 349th 463 24.6%
2019 15.83 421st 488 13.7%
2021 21.20 372nd 481 22.7%
2022 15.56 517th 585 11.6%
2023 27.67 437th 602 27.4%
2024 36.90 380th 607 37.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 292nd 359 18.7%
2019 17.57 335th 369 9.2%
2021 28.51 249th 364 31.6%
2022 19.57 386th 430 10.2%
2023 29.22 311th 434 28.3%
2024 47.41 179th 437 59.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 255th 340 25.0%
2019 23.04 293rd 354 17.2%
2021 27.04 272nd 370 26.5%
2022 38.31 248th 436 43.1%
2023 15.95 415th 449 7.6%
2024 35.58 275th 454 39.4%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Nash High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 340th 427 20.4%
2019 15.92 394th 444 11.3%
2021 23.10 334th 439 23.9%
2022 21.23 445th 534 16.7%
2023 42.24 304th 537 43.4%
2024 43.92 314th 553 43.2%
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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 Northern Nash High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 873 646 6 1 6 n/a n/a 15 1547
1989 846 621 6 1 2 n/a n/a 77 1553
1990 916 621 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1547
1991 902 626 10 4 3 n/a n/a -9 1536
1992 903 630 13 3 6 n/a n/a 0 1555
1993 773 673 9 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1467
1994 688 659 9 5 8 n/a n/a 0 1369
1995 589 633 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1240
1996 589 633 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1240
1997 587 654 13 2 5 n/a n/a 0 1261
1998 589 610 13 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1225
1999 615 645 7 4 4 n/a n/a 0 1275
2000 606 620 9 10 9 n/a n/a 0 1254
2001 660 670 12 13 10 n/a n/a 0 1365
2002 676 903 18 16 10 n/a n/a 0 1623
2003 676 903 18 16 10 n/a n/a 0 1623
2004 570 835 22 24 9 n/a n/a 0 1460
2005 509 750 20 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1314
2006 539 789 20 32 8 n/a n/a 0 1388
2007 517 749 24 35 9 n/a n/a 12 1346
2008 508 722 26 28 11 n/a n/a 17 1312
2009 484 776 26 29 8 n/a n/a 0 1323
2010 443 756 28 35 9 n/a n/a 0 1271
2011 422 700 8 41 5 0 63 0 1239
2012 435 646 9 51 8 0 70 0 1219
2013 396 569 9 59 9 0 83 0 1125
2014 440 474 7 52 9 0 83 0 1065
2015 484 482 7 66 11 0 69 0 1119
2016 469 520 9 68 12 0 54 0 1132
2017 486 522 11 68 11 0 37 0 1135
2018 445 507 15 73 13 0 41 0 1094
2019 410 488 15 80 13 0 40 0 1046
2020 411 509 19 73 15 0 50 0 1077
2021 362 516 17 76 13 0 49 0 1033
2022 385 547 16 83 7 0 49 0 1087
2023 344 580 12 77 7 0 39 0 1059
2024 315 569 12 76 12 0 45 0 1029

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Nash High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1547 90.0 17.1 22
1989 1553 97.0 16.0 47.6
1990 1547 97.0 15.9 25.6
1991 1536 97.0 15.8 25.8
1992 1555 97.0 16.0 14.9
1993 1467 82.0 17.9 19.7
1994 1369 84.0 16.3 19.6
1995 1240 84.0 14.8 21.8
1996 1240 84.0 14.8 21.8
1997 1261 78.0 16.2 16.7
1998 1225 87.0 14.1 21.5
1999 1275 87.0 14.7 26.2
2000 1254 87.0 14.4 29.3
2001 1365 87.0 15.7 25.8
2002 1623 87.0 18.7 0
2003 1623 87.0 18.7 0
2004 1460 95.0 15.4 37.9
2005 1314 86.0 15.3 39.3
2006 1388 86.0 16.1 43.2
2007 1346 91.0 14.8 44.1
2008 1312 85.1 15.4 43.8
2009 1323 82.9 16.0 n/a
2010 1271 75.3 16.8 53.1
2011 1239 76.7 16.1 57.6
2012 1219 71.5 17.0 52.7
2013 1125 72.0 15.6 55.6
2014 1065 60.1 17.7 51.2
2015 1119 61.0 18.3 49
2016 1132 64.0 17.6 49.6
2017 1135 65.6 17.2 50.4
2018 1094 62.3 17.5 48.7
2019 1046 59.5 17.5 46.6
2020 1077 59.7 18.0 49.5
2021 1033 60.7 16.9 32.3
2022 1087 61.2 17.7 32.8
2023 1059 59.2 17.8 58
2024 1029 60.9 16.8 55.9

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 Northern Nash High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1547 90.0 17.1 22
1989 1553 97.0 16.0 47.6
1990 1547 97.0 15.9 25.6
1991 1536 97.0 15.8 25.8
1992 1555 97.0 16.0 14.9
1993 1467 82.0 17.9 19.7
1994 1369 84.0 16.3 19.6
1995 1240 84.0 14.8 21.8
1996 1240 84.0 14.8 21.8
1997 1261 78.0 16.2 16.7
1998 1225 87.0 14.1 21.5
1999 1275 87.0 14.7 26.2
2000 1254 87.0 14.4 29.3
2001 1365 87.0 15.7 25.8
2002 1623 87.0 18.7 0
2003 1623 87.0 18.7 0
2004 1460 95.0 15.4 37.9
2005 1314 86.0 15.3 39.3
2006 1388 86.0 16.1 43.2
2007 1346 91.0 14.8 44.1
2008 1312 85.1 15.4 43.8
2009 1323 82.9 16.0 n/a
2010 1271 75.3 16.8 53.1
2011 1239 76.7 16.1 57.6
2012 1219 71.5 17.0 52.7
2013 1125 72.0 15.6 55.6
2014 1065 60.1 17.7 51.2
2015 1119 61.0 18.3 49
2016 1132 64.0 17.6 49.6
2017 1135 65.6 17.2 50.4
2018 1094 62.3 17.5 48.7
2019 1046 59.5 17.5 46.6
2020 1077 59.7 18.0 49.5
2021 1033 60.7 16.9 32.3
2022 1087 61.2 17.7 32.8
2023 1059 59.2 17.8 58
2024 1029 60.9 16.8 55.9

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 Northern Nash High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $810 (8.8%) $8,352 (91.1%) $9,163

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Nash High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 514 High schoolsRanks 474th of 626 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northern Nash High)31.942.7
 10.8%
   End of Course Biology (Nash County Public Schools)40.342.2
 1.9%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Northern Nash High)41.241.8
 0.6%
   End of Course English II (Nash County Public Schools)43.946.7
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Northern Nash High)20.120.7
 0.6%
   End of Course Math I (Nash County Public Schools)18.823.3
 4.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Northern Nash High)24.347.6
 23.3%
   End of Course Math III (Nash County Public Schools)27.543.1
 15.6%
   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 Students10461059
 1.2%
African American488580
 18.9%
American Indian137
 46.2%
Asian1512
 20%
Hispanic8077
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White410344
 16.1%
Two or More Races4039
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%58%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Nash High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,029 students attended Northern Nash High.

Students at Northern Nash High are 55% African American, 31% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Northern Nash High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : M B Hubbard Elementary
Elementary : Nashville Elementary
Elementary : Red Oak Elementary
Middle : Red Oak Middle

Northern Nash High ranks 400th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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