Edgecombe Early College High vs Tarboro High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Tarboro High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
496 students
| Measure | Edgecombe Early College High Tarboro, North Carolina | Tarboro High Tarboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 528 | #517 of 528 |
| National rank | #6490 of 16,910 | #16418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 22% |
| city | Tarboro | Tarboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgecombe Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 12.3).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 22%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 22%).
- •Edgecombe Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Tarboro High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.4).
- •Tarboro High is the larger school with 496 students compared with 171.
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 Tarboro High?
On the Success Index (US), Edgecombe Early College High ranks higher (57.3 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edgecombe Early College High and Tarboro High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tarboro and Tarboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgecombe Early College High: 171. Tarboro High: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgecombe Early College High and Tarboro High rank in North Carolina?
Edgecombe Early College High is 147th of 528 and Tarboro High is 517th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).