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Nash County

North Carolina · Public K-12

Nash County sits inside North Carolina and runs 27 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 14,285 students. Nash County Public Schools alone accounts for 13,431 of those students. That works out to 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Nash County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,032
-1,182 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 32%
% Hispanic
17%
was 13%
% Black
50%
was 50%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
96,216
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
27
2 districts
Enrollment
14,285
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,426
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.5%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
12
5,968 students
Middle
4
2,858 students
High
7
4,346 students
Combined / other
4
1,113 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Nash County Public Schools
13,431 students · 2 districts in Nash County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Nash County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
48%
Hispanic
8%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
25%
Hispanic
17%
Black
50%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.0% under 18

Test scores in Nash County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. G R Edwards Elementary· 27.2%
  2. Rocky Mount Middle· 30.9%
  3. M B Hubbard Elementary· 38.8%
  4. Rocky Mount High· 38.8%
  5. Red Oak Middle· 40.1%

See all 21 schools in Nash County ranked by score →

All schools (27)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Southern Nash HighBaileyHigh09-121,048·
Northern Nash HighRocky MountHigh09-121,035·
Rocky Mount HighRocky MountHigh09-121,023·
Rocky Mount PreparatoryRocky MountCombinedKG-12854·
Red Oak MiddleBattleboroMiddle06-08840·
Southern Nash MiddleSpring HopeMiddle06-08795·
Nash Central HighRocky MountHigh09-12703·
Red Oak ElementaryRed OakElementaryPK-05696·
Rocky Mount MiddleRocky MountMiddle06-08692·
G R Edwards ElementaryRocky MountElementaryKG-05632·
Nashville ElementaryNashvilleElementaryKG-05593·
Coopers ElementaryElm CityElementaryPK-05591·
Bailey ElementaryBaileyElementaryPK-05580·
Benvenue ElementaryRocky MountElementaryKG-05562·
Winstead Avenue ElementaryRocky MountElementaryKG-05555·
Nash Central MiddleNashvilleMiddle06-08531·
M B Hubbard ElementaryBattleboroElementaryKG-05412·
Englewood ElementaryRocky MountElementaryKG-05383·
Spring Hope ElementarySpring HopeElementaryPK-05378·
NRM Early College High SchoolRocky MountHigh09-13376·
Middlesex ElementaryMiddlesexElementaryPK-05333·
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA)Rocky MountCombined04-12259·
Williford ElementaryRocky MountElementaryPK-02253·
CITI High SchoolRocky MountHigh09-1387·
Tar River AcademyRocky MountHigh09-1274·
Cedar Grove ElementaryNashvilleCombinedM-M··
Swift Creek ElementaryWhitakersCombinedM-M··

Cities in Nash County

Rocky Mount14 schoolsNashville3 schoolsBailey2 schoolsBattleboro2 schoolsSpring Hope2 schoolsElm City1 schoolMiddlesex1 schoolRed Oak1 schoolWhitakers1 school

About Nash County

Across the medium-population North Carolina county of Nash County of about 96,216 residents, the public-school footprint covers 27 schools and about 14,285 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,426, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.

For a sense of the school types, Nash County covers 12 elementary schools (5,968 students), 4 middle schools (2,858), 7 high schools (4,346), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Nash County is Nash County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 13,431 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,032 students, declined 8% from the 15,214 reported in SY 2017-18. Nash County now counts 24 public schools, down from 25 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 32% to 26%.

On this page, the community for Nash County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Nash County?
Nash County, North Carolina has 27 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,285 students.
How many high schools are in Nash County?
Nash County, North Carolina has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 4,346 students.
How many middle schools are in Nash County?
Nash County, North Carolina has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,858 students.
How many elementary schools are in Nash County?
Nash County, North Carolina has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,968 students.
What is the largest school district in Nash County?
Nash County Public Schools is the largest school district in Nash County, serving approximately 13,431 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Nash County?
Nash County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 96,216, with a median age of 42. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Nash County?
Median household income in Nash County is $62,426, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Nash County?
Approximately 22.1% of adults 25 and older in Nash County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Nash County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.5% of students in Nash County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Carolina county average of 86.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nash County schools?
Across Nash County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.9 to 1.

Nash County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data