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Williford Elementary
Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools
801 Williford Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
2.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#2,614 of 2,648
In Rocky Mount
#16 of 19
public schools
In district
#24 of 27
Nash County Public Schools
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Williford Elementary
Elementary School in Rocky Mount · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)
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About Williford Elementary
Williford Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools. Williford Elementary serves approximately 253 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Williford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,614 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Williford Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- NC avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Williford Elementary — Students at Williford Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.2/10.
How Williford Elementary Compares
See how Williford Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
801 Williford Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Williford Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winstead Avenue Elementary (rated 5.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Englewood Elementary (rated 4.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rocky Mount, see our Rocky Mount schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) Rocky Mount | 0.0 mi | — |
| G R Edwards Middle Rocky Mount | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CITI High School Rocky Mount | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Tar River Academy Rocky Mount | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Rocky Mount Middle Rocky Mount | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Rocky Mount High Rocky Mount | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rocky Mount | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| CHOSEN GENERATION CHILDCARE CENTER Rocky Mount | 1.9 mi | — |
| ROCKY MOUNT ACADEMY Rocky Mount | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| ST ANDREW'S ESPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rocky Mount | 2.4 mi | — |
| Winstead Avenue Elementary Rocky Mount | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Englewood Elementary Rocky Mount | 2.6 mi | 4.4 |
| D S Johnson Elementary Rocky Mount | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Fairview Elementary Rocky Mount | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| J W Parker Middle Rocky Mount | 2.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Baskerville Elementary Rocky Mount | 3.0 mi | 1.6 |
| Benvenue Elementary Rocky Mount | 3.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Nash Central High Rocky Mount | 4.9 mi | 6.5 |
| West Edgecombe Middle Rocky Mount | 4.8 mi | 4.2 |
| NRM Early College High School Rocky Mount | 5.7 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,647
Median Home Value
$168,600
Median Rent
$889/mo
Population
19,851
College Educated
22.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
46.4
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|---|---|
| Southwest Primary Hickory, NC | 2.6 |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary Warrenton, NC | 2.7 |
| R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington, NC | 2.5 |
| Wiley Accel/Enrichment Greensboro, NC | 2.5 |
| Oak Hill Charter School Lenoir, NC | 2.8 |
| Walker-Spivey Elementary Fayetteville, NC | 2.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Williford Elementary
What grades does Williford Elementary serve?
Williford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Williford Elementary?
Williford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williford Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williford Elementary rank in NC?
Williford Elementary ranks #2,614 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Williford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Williford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Williford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williford Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Williford Elementary a charter school?
No, Williford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Williford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williford Elementary?
98.8% of students at Williford Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (252) 937-9030
Resources & Links
District
Nash County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 14,568
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,350
- District Rank
- #24 of 27
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