There were 7,216 students enrolled in Edgecombe County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 3.7% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
North East Carolina Prep registered the highest enrollment among Edgecombe County’s 19 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 1,006 students.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Carolina Prep | 909 | 1,006 | 10.7% |
| SouthWest Edgecombe High School | 776 | 801 | 3.2% |
| G. W. Bulluck Elementary School | 560 | 564 | 0.7% |
| Martin Millennium Academy | 562 | 554 | -1.4% |
| G. W. Carver Elementary School | 545 | 519 | -4.8% |
| Tarboro High School | 497 | 491 | -1.2% |
| Stocks Elementary School | 380 | 369 | -2.9% |
| D. S. Johnson Elementary School | – | 330 | – |
| Baskerville Elementary School | 311 | 326 | 4.8% |
| W. A. Pattillo Middle School | 303 | 303 | 0% |
| West Edgecombe Middle School | 308 | 277 | -10.1% |
| Fairview Elementary School | 287 | 271 | -5.6% |
| South Edgecombe Middle School | 307 | 268 | -12.7% |
| J. W. Parker Middle School | 249 | 240 | -3.6% |
| Coker-Wimberly Elementary School | 231 | 224 | -3% |
| North Edgecombe High School | 218 | 197 | -9.6% |
| Edgecombe Early College High | 188 | 183 | -2.7% |
| Princeville Elementary School | 201 | 181 | -10% |
| Phillips Middle School | 127 | 112 | -11.8% |
