D−
Tar River Academy
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
906 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 · (252) 451-2875 · Part of Nash-Rocky Mount Schools
Students
74
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Tar River Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 19.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
Location
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906 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 95
Grade 1015
Grade 1144
Grade 1210
Enrollment over time
62’20
354’21
89’22
67’23
74’24
Up 19.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 58%Hispanic 20%White 14%Two or more races 8%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.