Excellent
#196 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Nersba Early College
High School · Nersba Early College · Jamesville, NC
A high school in Jamesville, NC where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1215 Saint Andrews St, Jamesville, NC 27846
- Math 73% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nersba Early College score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nersba Early College 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated882/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,511
Median home value
$102,900
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27846; 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.
Nersba Early College
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nersba Early College is listed in NERSBA Early College; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nersba Early College
Nersba Early College is a public high school in Jamesville, NC, part of Nersba Early College, serving approximately 124 students in grades 9th-UG with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nersba Early College
What grades does Nersba Early College serve?
Nersba Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Nersba Early College?
Nersba Early College has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nersba Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Nersba Early College is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nersba Early College rank in NC?
Nersba Early College ranks #196 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Nersba Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Nersba Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Nersba Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nersba Early College has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Nersba Early College a charter school?
No, Nersba Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nersba Early College a Title I school?
No, Nersba Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nersba Early College?
97.6% of students at Nersba Early College 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
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (252) 792-0241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27846)
- 2,689
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 27846; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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