For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,020 students in Edgecombe County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Edgecombe County, NC is North East Carolina Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgecombe County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Edgecombe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Edgecombe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: n/an/a
North East Carolina Prep Rca
Charter School
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Edgecombe County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Edgecombe County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Edgecombe County, NC include North East Carolina Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Edgecombe County?
2 public charter schools are located in Edgecombe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County?
Edgecombe County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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