For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,268 students in 27804, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27804, NC are Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27804 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nrm Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Grades: 9-13
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Grades: 9-13
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 863 students
27804, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27804, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27804, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27804?
6 public high schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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