Nash Central High vs Rocky Mount High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nash Central High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
Rocky Mount High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,023 students
| Measure | Nash Central High Rocky Mount, North Carolina | Rocky Mount High Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #460 of 528 | #503 of 528 |
| National rank | #15272 of 16,910 | #16070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nash Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.9).
- •Nash Central High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Nash Central High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.4).
- •Rocky Mount High is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 703.
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 Nash Central High better than Rocky Mount High?
On the Success Index (US), Nash Central High ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.9 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 Nash Central High and Rocky Mount High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nash Central High: 703. Rocky Mount High: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nash Central High and Rocky Mount High rank in North Carolina?
Nash Central High is 460th of 528 and Rocky Mount High is 503rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).