Very Good
#857 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Tar River Academy
High School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
A Nash County Public Schools high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
906 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- Math 11% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tar River Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tar River Academy 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
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 997 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Nash Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 900 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Tar River Academy is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tar River Academy
Tar River Academy is a public high school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tar River Academy
What grades does Tar River Academy serve?
Tar River Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tar River Academy?
Tar River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tar River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tar River Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tar River Academy rank in NC?
Tar River Academy ranks #857 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Tar River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tar River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Tar River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tar River Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tar River Academy a charter school?
No, Tar River Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tar River Academy a Title I school?
No, Tar River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tar River Academy?
95.5% of students at Tar River Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nash County
- Phone
- (252) 451-2875
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27804)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 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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