North Edgecombe High vs Phillips Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Edgecombe High
Tarboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
Phillips Middle
Battleboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
118 students
| Measure | North Edgecombe High Tarboro, North Carolina | Phillips Middle Battleboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 528 | #447 of 469 |
| National rank | #15216 of 16,910 | #14976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Tarboro | Battleboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Edgecombe High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 11.4).
- •North Edgecombe High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 2.5%).
- •North Edgecombe High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 12%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.2%).
- •Phillips Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.0).
- •North Edgecombe High is the larger school with 358 students compared with 118.
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 North Edgecombe High better than Phillips Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Edgecombe High ranks higher (20.3 vs 11.4 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 North Edgecombe High and Phillips Middle?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Tarboro and Battleboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Edgecombe High: 358. Phillips Middle: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Edgecombe High and Phillips Middle rank in North Carolina?
North Edgecombe High is 458th of 528 and Phillips Middle is 447th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).