Or try our Advanced Search

Recently Viewed Schools
Nash Central High School

Raleigh Area Public Schools
Best Elementary Schools in Raleigh Area
Best Middle Schools in Raleigh Area
Best High Schools in Raleigh Area
Raleigh Area Charter Schools

Durham Area Public Schools
Best Elementary Schools in Durham Area
Best Middle Schools in Durham Area
Best High Schools in Durham Area
Durham Area Charter Schools

North Carolina Schools
Best NC Elementary Schools
Best NC Middle Schools
Best NC High Schools






Nash Central High School

Rocky Mount, NC


Nash Central High School
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC  27804
Phone: 252-451-2860
Nash County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: PK-12
Enrollment: 911
Type: Regular School
Nash Central High School

Nash Central High School



Metro Area Ranking

#47
Metro Area High School Ranking: Nash Central High School is ranked #47 out of 51 of the best high schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (8th percentile). Cick the link to see all 51 high schools.

State Ranking

#385
Statewide High School Ranking: Nash Central High School is ranked #385 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (14th percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, Nash Central High School is a 2-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Nash County, NC. Nash Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 911 students and serves grades PK-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

86.0
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Nash Central High School had a Student Growth Score of 86.0. This placed Nash Central High School in the 74th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

 
 American Indian - N/A
 
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 1%
 Asian - 1%
 Black - 56%
 Black - 56%
 Hispanic - 8%
 Hispanic - 8%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 31%
 White - 31%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Nash Central High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 12.8 17th 16.0
Math 15.2 17th 17.5
Reading 15.2 22nd 18.2
Science 15.6 21st 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Nash Central High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at This School Average Score
Reading 540
Math 504
Composite Score 1044
SAT Participation Rate 5 %

Nash Central High had an average SAT score of 1044 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #133 out of 281 NC high schools (53rd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of North Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Nash Central High was 5% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 83% - Nash Central High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 83% - Nash Central High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 61% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 61% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 71% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 71% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Nash Central High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Northern Nash High School
3.0 miles Rocky Mount PK-12
Englewood Elementary School
3.1 miles Rocky Mount 3-5
Nash Central Middle School
3.4 miles Nashville 6-8
Benvenue Elementary School
3.5 miles Rocky Mount K-5
Rocky Mount High School
3.5 miles Rocky Mount 9-12
Nashville Elementary School
4.0 miles Nashville PK-5
G R Edwards Middle School
4.3 miles Rocky Mount 6-8
Tar River Academy
5.0 miles Rocky Mount 9-12
Rocky Mount Middle School
5.0 miles Rocky Mount 6-8
Red Oak Middle School
5.7 miles Battleboro 6-8
Coopers Elementary School
6.0 miles Elm City PK-5
J W Parker Middle School
6.8 miles Rocky Mount 6-8
D S Johnson Elementary School
6.8 miles Rocky Mount 3-5
Baskerville Elementary School
7.0 miles Rocky Mount K-5
M B Hubbard Elementary School
7.0 miles Battleboro K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Northern Nash High School
3.0 miles PK-12
Englewood Elementary School
3.1 miles 3-5
Nash Central Middle School
3.4 miles 6-8
Benvenue Elementary School
3.5 miles K-5
Rocky Mount High School
3.5 miles 9-12
Nashville Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5
G R Edwards Middle School
4.3 miles 6-8
Tar River Academy
5.0 miles 9-12
Rocky Mount Middle School
5.0 miles 6-8
Red Oak Middle School
5.7 miles 6-8
Coopers Elementary School
6.0 miles PK-5
J W Parker Middle School
6.8 miles 6-8
D S Johnson Elementary School
6.8 miles 3-5
Baskerville Elementary School
7.0 miles K-5
M B Hubbard Elementary School
7.0 miles K-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Rocky Mount Prep
7.7 miles Rocky Mount K-12
Wilson Preparatory Academy
12.9 miles Wilson K-12
Sallie B Howard School
15.5 miles Wilson K-12
North East Carolina Prep School
18.2 miles Tarboro PK-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Rocky Mount Prep
7.7 miles K-12
Wilson Preparatory Academy
12.9 miles K-12
Sallie B Howard School
15.5 miles K-12
North East Carolina Prep School
18.2 miles PK-12