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G R Edwards Middle School vs. Rocky Mount Preparatory

Should you attend G R Edwards Middle School or Rocky Mount Preparatory? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
G R Edwards Middle School
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rocky Mount Preparatory
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, G R Edwards Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rocky Mount Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
432 students
863 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at G R Edwards Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Mount Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at G R Edwards Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Mount Preparatory.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at G R Edwards Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Mount Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at G R Edwards Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2323 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2375 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of G R Edwards Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Mount Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mount Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mount Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mount Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rocky Mount Preparatory with the average graduation rate observed in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of G R Edwards Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rocky Mount Preparatory by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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71
Grade 1 Students
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65
Grade 2 Students
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67
Grade 3 Students
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72
Grade 4 Students
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64
Grade 5 Students
-
75
Grade 6 Students
143
66
Grade 7 Students
122
72
Grade 8 Students
167
79
Grade 9 Students
-
71
Grade 10 Students
-
61
Grade 11 Students
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52
Grade 12 Students
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48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
70%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at G R Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Mount Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of G R Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Mount Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at G R Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Mount Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at G R Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Mount Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rocky Mount Preparatory School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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