Very Good
#987 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
Citi High School
High School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
A Nash County Public Schools high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
846 Hammond St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- Math 65% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Citi High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 34 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Citi High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,837
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #4 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Citi High School is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citi High School
Citi High School is a public high school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 96 students in grades 9th-UG with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citi High School
What grades does Citi High School serve?
Citi High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Citi High School?
Citi High School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citi High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citi High School rank in NC?
Citi High School ranks #987 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Citi High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Citi High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Citi High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citi High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Citi High School a charter school?
No, Citi High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citi High School a Title I school?
No, Citi High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citi High School?
96.9% of students at Citi High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (252) 462-2842
- Area population (ZIP 27804)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27804; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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