Edgecombe County Public Schools School District
School District · Tarboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#110 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,702
+$590 vs North Carolina median
District size
5,299 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Edgecombe County Public Schools ranks #110 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Edgecombe County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Martin Millennium Academy (7.5/10), Edgecombe Early College High (7.3/10), and South Edgecombe Middle (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edgecombe County Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Millennium Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Edgecombe Early College High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | South Edgecombe Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | G W Carver Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | G W Bulluck Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | W a Pattillo Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Coker-Wimberly Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Princeville Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | North Edgecombe High | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | West Edgecombe Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edgecombe County Public Schools
Edgecombe County Public Schools is a Tarboro, North Carolina school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 5,299 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $13,702 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Edgecombe County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Martin Millennium Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Edgecombe County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools
14 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Tarboro
- Total Enrollment
- 5,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 359
- District spending per student
- $13,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Edgecombe County Public Schools has 14 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edgecombe County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Edgecombe County Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Edgecombe County Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,702 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edgecombe County Public Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Martin Millennium Academy is the highest-rated school in Edgecombe County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Across schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edgecombe County Public Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Edgecombe County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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