Edgecombe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,383 students in Edgecombe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Edgecombe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Edgecombe County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
685 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
3,195 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
59%
25%
# White Students
1,295 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
24%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
408
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
378
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
376
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
417
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
477
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
354
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
338
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,090 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,491 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Edgecombe County School District?
Edgecombe County School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,383 students.
What is the rank of Edgecombe County School District?
Edgecombe County School District is ranked #287 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County School District?
59% of Edgecombe County School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgecombe County School District?
Edgecombe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Edgecombe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,491 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 5,383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
