Edgecombe County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

Edgecombe County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction — https://x.com/ctruittnc?lang=en
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North East Carolina Prep had the highest enrollment among Edgecombe County schools, welcoming 1,006 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 18 schools in Edgecombe County, SouthWest Edgecombe High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 801 students, while G. W. Bulluck Elementary School welcomed 564 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

North East Carolina Prep is part of North East Carolina Preparatory School district, which roughly covers institutions within Edgecombe County and has a main office in Tarboro.

In the previous school year, North East Carolina Prep also had the highest number of students among Edgecombe County schools.

Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state’s per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).

Staffing shortages have also become a growing concern, with teacher turnover rising to 11.5% in the most recent school year. Low salaries and high workloads make it difficult to retain experienced educators, potentially increasing class sizes and affecting learning quality.

Enrollment in North East Carolina Prep Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Edgecombe County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name City Total School Enrollment
North East Carolina Prep Tarboro 1,006
SouthWest Edgecombe High School Pinetops 801
G. W. Bulluck Elementary School Rocky Mount 564
Martin Millennium Academy Tarboro 554
G. W. Carver Elementary School Pinetops 519
Tarboro High School Tarboro 491
Stocks Elementary School Tarboro 369
Baskerville Elementary School Rocky Mount 326
W. A. Pattillo Middle School Tarboro 303
West Edgecombe Middle School Rocky Mount 277
Fairview Elementary School Rocky Mount 271
South Edgecombe Middle School Pinetops 268
J. W. Parker Middle School Rocky Mount 240
Coker-Wimberly Elementary School Battleboro 224
North Edgecombe High School Tarboro 197
Edgecombe Early College High Tarboro 183
Princeville Elementary School Tarboro 181
Phillips Middle School Battleboro 112


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