Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Tarboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarboro High School's student population of 506 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarboro High School is 0.40, 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
#2393 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
76%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarboro High School's ranking?
Tarboro High School is ranked #2393 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tarboro High School often compared to?
Tarboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Edgecombe High School, Southwest Edgecombe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarboro High School?
The graduation rate of Tarboro High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Tarboro High School?
506 students attend Tarboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tarboro High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarboro High School?
Tarboro High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tarboro High School offer ?
Tarboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tarboro High School part of?
Tarboro High School is part of Edgecombe County School District.
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