ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï - Established 2003

Best Edgecombe County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,015 students in Edgecombe County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC are G W Carver Elementary School, North East Carolina Prep and Coker-wimberly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgecombe County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgecombe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Edgecombe County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edgecombe County, NC

Edgecombe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
710 Panola St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Gr: K-12
Fairview Early Childhood Center (Closed 2007)
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
O R Pope Elementary School (Closed 2015)
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Roberson Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC include G W Carver Elementary School, North East Carolina Prep and Coker-wimberly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Edgecombe County?
6 public preschools are located in Edgecombe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County?
Edgecombe County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NC):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: