Can I use Nash County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Nash County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Nash County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Nash County?

Start with the 27 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Nash County Schools & Education

Name: Nash County, North Carolina Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Nash County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,609

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#80

of 100 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Nash County

Measured School Summary

Nash County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 86.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,609 per pupil, Nash County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 26% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Nash County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

27 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

30/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #80 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.

Completion

86.7%

1.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,609

$360 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Nash County has 27 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Nash County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Nash County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#80

of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Rocky Mount Preparatory

Other grade structure

1,022 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Rocky Mount Preparatory is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Nash County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Nash County, North Carolina

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large, Dynamic School System in Nash

Nash County is home to 27 public schools that serve a total of 14,281 students. The infrastructure includes a wide range of levels: 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 7 high schools. This system provides comprehensive coverage for both urban and rural residents throughout the county.

Comprehensive Districts and Preparatory Options

Nash County Public Schools manages the majority of local campuses, while Rocky Mount Preparatory serves as a significant charter option with 1,022 students. The presence of charter schools, representing nearly 4% of local institutions, offers families alternative curriculum choices. Large high schools like Rocky Mount High and Southern Nash High anchor the traditional district.

A Balanced Mix of City and Rural Schools

The county offers a unique geographic balance with 14 rural schools and 12 schools located in the city. Average school size is 529 students, but the high schools often exceed 1,000 students, providing a bustling and energetic atmosphere. This variety ensures that families can find either a quiet rural campus or a more traditional city-center school.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Nash County

Reported Enrollment

14,281

27 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13

Middle5

High7

Other2

1 School District in Nash County

Rocky Mount Preparatory

1 school

1,022 students enrolled

27 Public Schools in Nash County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Nash County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Rocky Mount High	Profile	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27803City: Small	9–12	High	1,072
Southern Nash High	Profile	Nash County Public Schools	Bailey, 27807Rural: Distant	9–12	High	1,070
Northern Nash High	Profile	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,059
Rocky Mount Preparatory	Profile	Rocky Mount Preparatory	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	KG–12	Charter	1,022
Nash Central High	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	9–12	High	921
Red Oak Middle	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Battleboro, 27809Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	804
Southern Nash Middle	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Spring Hope, 27882Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	798
Nashville Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Nashville, 27856Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	672
Coopers Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Elm City, 27822Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	585
Benvenue Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	KG–5	Primary	580
Englewood Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	3–5	Primary	559
Nash Central Middle	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Nashville, 27856Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	551
Bailey Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Bailey, 27807Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	538
Winstead Avenue Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	KG–2	Primary	538
G R Edwards Middle	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27803City: Small	6–8	Middle	410
M B Hubbard Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Battleboro, 27809Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	407
Rocky Mount Middle	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804City: Small	6–8	Middle	407
NRM Early College High School	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Rocky Mount, 27804Rural: Fringe	9–UG	High	388
Spring Hope Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Spring Hope, 27882Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	363
Middlesex Elementary	Record	Nash County Public Schools	Middlesex, 27557Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	342

Rocky Mount High

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27803 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,072 students

Southern Nash High

Nash County Public Schools

Bailey, 27807 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,070 students

Northern Nash High

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,059 students

Rocky Mount Preparatory

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,022 students

Nash Central High

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

Record9–12High921 students

Red Oak Middle

Nash County Public Schools

Battleboro, 27809 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle804 students

Southern Nash Middle

Nash County Public Schools

Spring Hope, 27882 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle798 students

Nashville Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Nashville, 27856 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary672 students

Coopers Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Elm City, 27822 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary585 students

Benvenue Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary580 students

Englewood Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

Record3–5Primary559 students

Nash Central Middle

Nash County Public Schools

Nashville, 27856 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle551 students

Bailey Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Bailey, 27807 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary538 students

Winstead Avenue Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

RecordKG–2Primary538 students

G R Edwards Middle

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27803 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle410 students

M B Hubbard Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Battleboro, 27809 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary407 students

Rocky Mount Middle

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle407 students

NRM Early College High School

Nash County Public Schools

Rocky Mount, 27804 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–UGHigh388 students

Spring Hope Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Spring Hope, 27882 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary363 students

Middlesex Elementary

Nash County Public Schools

Middlesex, 27557 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary342 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,609

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jones County (97.0%), Pamlico County (95.7%), and Currituck County (95.0%) currently lead North Carolina among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in North Carolina?

Across North Carolina counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,969. The highest current county values are Hyde County ($10,356), Tyrrell County ($9,655), and Orange County ($8,629). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Nash County?

Nash County has a school score of 30/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Nash County?

The high school graduation rate in Nash County is 86.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Nash County spend per student?

Nash County spends $6,609 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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