Excellent
#306 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
North East Carolina Prep
School · North East Carolina Preparatory School · Tarboro, NC
A charter school in Tarboro, NC where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
274 Husky Trail, Tarboro, NC 27886
- Math 56% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North East Carolina Prep score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 29 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where North East Carolina Prep 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,370/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tarboro), 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
$51,180
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27886; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North East Carolina Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,487NCES 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.
North East Carolina Prep is listed in North East Carolina Preparatory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North East Carolina Prep
North East Carolina Prep is a public school in Tarboro, NC, part of North East Carolina Preparatory School, serving approximately 1,020 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North East Carolina Prep
What grades does North East Carolina Prep serve?
North East Carolina Prep serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend North East Carolina Prep?
North East Carolina Prep has an enrollment of approximately 1,020 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North East Carolina Prep rank in NC?
North East Carolina Prep ranks #306 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North East Carolina Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
North East Carolina Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North East Carolina Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North East Carolina Prep has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is North East Carolina Prep a charter school?
Yes, North East Carolina Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North East Carolina Prep a Title I school?
No, North East Carolina Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North East Carolina Prep?
99.7% of students at North East Carolina Prep 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Edgecombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (252) 641-0464
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27886)
- 18,560
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 27886; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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