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#434 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 16% in state

Nrm Early College High School

High School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC

A Nash County Public Schools high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

530 North Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

  • Math 99% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 97% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+43 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+43.2 pts
Overall Proficiency98% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+36.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.9:1
District spending per student$12,350
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Nrm Early College High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency99%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency97%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 98% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
99%
ELA
97%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Nrm Early College 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,793/100K

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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

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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
#1 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

Nrm Early College High School is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nrm Early College High School

Nrm Early College High School is a public high school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 405 students in grades 9th-UG with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nrm Early College High School

What grades does Nrm Early College High School serve?

Nrm Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Nrm Early College High School?

Nrm Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nrm Early College High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nrm Early College High School is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nrm Early College High School rank in NC?

Nrm Early College High School ranks #434 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Nrm Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nrm Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Nrm Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nrm Early College High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nrm Early College High School a charter school?

No, Nrm Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nrm Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Nrm Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nrm Early College High School?

49.6% of students at Nrm Early College 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
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Nash County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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