Edgecombe County Public Schools School District
School District · Tarboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,702
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,702
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Edgecombe County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Edgecombe County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgecombe Early College High
Tarboro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Millennium Academy
Tarboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
G W Carver Elementary
Pinetops · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#93 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
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 #93 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Edgecombe County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgecombe Early College High (8.5/10), Martin Millennium Academy (7.9/10), and G W Carver Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | Edgecombe Early College High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin Millennium Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | G W Carver Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Princeville Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | South Edgecombe Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Coker-wimberly Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | North Edgecombe High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | W a Pattillo Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Phillips Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Southwest Edgecombe High | 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. The district invests $13,702 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Edgecombe County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgecombe Early College High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Edgecombe County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Tarboro
- Total Enrollment
- 5,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 359
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Edgecombe County Public Schools spends $13,702 per student per year.
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?
Edgecombe Early College High is the highest-rated school in Edgecombe County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
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 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. 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 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
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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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