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What's the biggest difference between North East Carolina Prep and what you expected?
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Enrollment
1,107
Combined
STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH EAST CAROLINA PREPARATORY SCHOOL·NCES 370032303256
North East Carolina Prep
274 Husky Trail, Tarboro, NC 27886 · (252) 641-0464 · Edgecombe County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,107 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
80 FTE teachers
STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
1,094 students
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 75 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 81 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 66 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 88 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 101 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 84 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 99 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 78 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 86 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 64 | 6% |
This year's kindergarten class (100) is 19% larger than its 8th grade class (84).
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,107
+158 (+17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,107 | 79.7 | 13.9:1 | 99% (1,094) |
| 2023-24 | 1,020 | 68.3 | 14.9:1 | 100% (1,017) |
| 2022-23 | 909 | 67.8 | 13.4:1 | 73% (662) |
| 2020-21 | 949 | 75 | 12.7:1 | 47% (445) |
| 2017-18 | 903 | 55.9 | 16.1:1 | 59% (537) |
| 2015-16 | 1,069 | 71 | 15.1:1 | 59% (634) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North East Carolina Prep.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (903 to 1,107); teachers up 42% (55.9 to 79.7).
About North East Carolina Prep
Tarboro, North Carolina, is home to North East Carolina Prep, a large combined-grade school. The student body numbers 1,107 students, from pre-K through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in North Carolina is about 731, so this school runs 51% bigger than that.
North East Carolina Prep falls under North East Carolina Preparatory School.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at North East Carolina Prep, at 48%. Other reported shares: 33% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. Edgecombe County's residents are about 37% White, 11 points below the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 64% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 79.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at North East Carolina Prep was 13.9:1. On average, combined schools in North Carolina have 16.1:1, compared with 13.9:1 here. North East Carolina Prep's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 99%. That tracks the 99% average for public schools in Edgecombe County.
Edgecombe County has these Census figures: the median household income is $51,265, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 19% of residents are in poverty. In all, Edgecombe County has 27 public schools and roughly 8,573 students.
Edgecombe Early College High is the public school closest to North East Carolina Prep, about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area. Charter status: North East Carolina Prep is a public charter school.
Enrollment at North East Carolina Prep grew 17% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 949 to 1,107 students. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.9:1.
Discussions about North East Carolina Prep may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Edgecombe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,736
Census ACS
Median income
$51,265
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
8,573 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North East Carolina Preparatory School
Other schools in Tarboro
- Martin Millennium AcademyElementary · 548 students
- Tarboro HighHigh · 496 students
- Stocks ElementaryElementary · 389 students
- North Edgecombe HighHigh · 358 students
- W A Pattillo MiddleMiddle · 289 students
- Princeville ElementaryElementary · 205 students
Nearby schools
- Edgecombe Early College High1.0 mi · 171
- Tarboro High1.4 mi · 496
- Stocks Elementary2.1 mi · 389
- Martin Millennium Academy2.7 mi · 548
- Princeville Elementary3.1 mi · 205
- W A Pattillo Middle3.3 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About North East Carolina PrepHow many students attend North East Carolina Prep?
North East Carolina Prep enrolls approximately 1,107 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does North East Carolina Prep serve?
North East Carolina Prep serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep is approximately 13.9:1 (80 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at North East Carolina Prep?
At North East Carolina Prep, the student body is approximately 48% White, 14% Hispanic, 33% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is North East Carolina Prep public or private?
North East Carolina Prep is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by North East Carolina Preparatory School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.