Tar River Academy

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Tar River Academy

Public High School | Grade 6-12
906 Hammond St,  Rocky Mount, NC
Nash County Public Schools
74 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Willie Howard
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
2.27
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.27
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
6
Full Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.7%
State Average
19.2%
Science
51.4%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
59:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Black
62.4%
Hispanic
23.5%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
2.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Nash Community College 8 Students
East Carolina University 4 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3 Students
North Carolina State University 3 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 3 Students
Fayetteville State University 3 Students
Barton College 3 Students
Edgecombe Community College 3 Students
North Carolina Wesleyan University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 1 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 Students
Chemistry 1 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 1 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 1 Students
Dental Assisting 1 Students
Computer and Information Systems Security 1 Students
Medical Social Work 1 Students

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Tar River Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Rocky Mount, NC, in the Rocky Mount neighborhood, and is served by the Nash County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 74 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Tar River Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.27, and the graduation rate is 67%. The average home value in this area is $217,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Christian Academy, Rocky Mount Preparatory School, Garnett Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rocky Mount has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tar River Academy.

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