Overview
Tar River Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The school enrolls 67 students. It is part of the Nash County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNash County Public Schools
County37127
CityRocky Mount
ZIP27804
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370327001218
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment67
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)