Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) is a public virtual school serving grades 1-12 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, which is part of the Nash County Public Schools district. With 198 students, NEDA has a diverse student population, with 56.57% African American, 27.27% White, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 30.81%.
While NEDA's student-teacher ratio of 13.2 is lower than nearby schools like North East Carolina Prep (13.4) and Sallie B. Howard School (16.1), its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. For example, NEDA's 3rd grade math proficiency rate is 40%, compared to 62.7% statewide and 49.4% in the district. Similarly, its 8th grade reading proficiency of 59.5% exceeds the district's 41.7%, but falls short of the state's 51.4%. Compared to other alternative schools in the region, NEDA generally performs better in reading but still trails the state and district.
NEDA's unique virtual school model and student demographics may contribute to its performance profile. While it serves a higher percentage of African American students than nearby charter schools, its free/reduced lunch rate is lower than alternative schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations. Exploring strategies to improve academic outcomes, particularly in core subjects, could be a priority for NEDA and the Nash County Public Schools district as they work to support the success of their students.
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) ranks in the bottom 19.7% of North Carolina alternative schools.
Nash County Public Schools
Students at Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) are 50% African American, 34% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.
In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA).