Edgecombe Early College High vs North East Carolina Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgecombe Early College High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–13
171 students
North East Carolina Prep
Tarboro · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,107 students
| Measure | Edgecombe Early College High Tarboro, North Carolina | North East Carolina Prep Tarboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #147 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #6490 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 171 | 1,107 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 1,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 24% |
| city | Tarboro | Tarboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 24%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.8%).
- •North East Carolina Prep does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 24.4).
- •North East Carolina Prep is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 171.
- •Edgecombe Early College High is a public school while North East Carolina Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edgecombe Early College High better than North East Carolina Prep?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edgecombe Early College High and North East Carolina Prep?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tarboro and Tarboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgecombe Early College High: 171. North East Carolina Prep: 1,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgecombe Early College High and North East Carolina Prep rank in North Carolina?
Edgecombe Early College High is 147th of 528 and North East Carolina Prep is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).