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#2298 of 2,648 schools in NC
West Edgecombe Middle
Middle School · Edgecombe County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
An Edgecombe County Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
- Math 33% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Edgecombe Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Edgecombe Middle 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 3Car-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
$41,696
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Phillips MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 111 | 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.
Edgecombe County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Edgecombe Middle is listed in Edgecombe County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Edgecombe Middle
West Edgecombe Middle is a public middle school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Edgecombe County Public Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,298 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Edgecombe Middle
What grades does West Edgecombe Middle serve?
West Edgecombe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Edgecombe Middle?
West Edgecombe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Edgecombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Edgecombe Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Edgecombe Middle rank in NC?
West Edgecombe Middle ranks #2,298 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Edgecombe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Edgecombe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 West Edgecombe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Edgecombe Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Edgecombe Middle a charter school?
No, West Edgecombe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Edgecombe Middle a Title I school?
No, West Edgecombe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Edgecombe Middle?
98.9% of students at West Edgecombe Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Edgecombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (252) 446-2030
- Area population (ZIP 27801)
- 19,489
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 27801; 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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