Serving 153 students in grades 9-13, Edgecombe Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgecombe Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Edgecombe Early College High School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgecombe Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgecombe Early College High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgecombe Early College High School's ranking?
Edgecombe Early College High School is ranked #198 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Edgecombe Early College High School often compared to?
Edgecombe Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Edgecombe High School, South Edgecombe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgecombe Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Edgecombe Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edgecombe Early College High School?
153 students attend Edgecombe Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edgecombe Early College High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgecombe Early College High School?
Edgecombe Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgecombe Early College High School offer ?
Edgecombe Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgecombe Early College High School part of?
Edgecombe Early College High School is part of Edgecombe County School District.
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