Nash County Public Schools School District
School District · Nashville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
28
14 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,350
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
28
14 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,350
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Nash County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nash 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.
Nrm Early College High School
Rocky Mount · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coopers Elementary
Elm City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tar River Academy
Rocky Mount · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#105 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,350
$762 vs North Carolina median
District size
14,568 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Nash County Public Schools ranks #105 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Nash County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nrm Early College High School (8.0/10), Coopers Elementary (7.2/10), and Tar River Academy (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Nash County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Nash County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nrm Early College High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Coopers Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Tar River Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Citi High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Northern Nash High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Middlesex Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Bailey Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Nash Central High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | M B Hubbard Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Nash Central Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nash County Public Schools
Nash County Public Schools is a Nashville, North Carolina school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 14,568 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $12,350 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Nash County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nrm Early College High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Nash County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nash County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nash County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Nash County Public Schools
28 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Nashville
- Total Enrollment
- 14,568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 847
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Nash County Public Schools has 28 schools in total — 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nash County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Nash County Public Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nash County Public Schools?
Nash County Public Schools spends $12,350 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nash County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nash County Public Schools is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nash County Public Schools?
Nrm Early College High School is the highest-rated school in Nash County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Nash County Public Schools?
Across schools in Nash County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nash County Public Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Nash County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 28 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.3%
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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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