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Tar River Academy

Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Nash County Public Schools

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About Tar River Academy

Tar River Academy serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Enrollment was 74 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Rocky Mount. With about 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.3 students per teacher. Nash County Public Schools runs 22 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Nash County. Within 5 miles there are 15 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	906 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone	(252) 451-2875
School district	Nash County Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	74
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	6
Students per teacher	12.3
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Nash County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370327001218). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Tar River Academy serve?

Tar River Academy serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Tar River Academy?

Tar River Academy reported 74 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tar River Academy?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 74 students and 6 teachers in federal data.

Is Tar River Academy a public or charter school?

Tar River Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Tar River Academy in?

Tar River Academy is part of Nash County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/nash-county-public-schools/

Where is Tar River Academy located?

Tar River Academy is at 906 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The phone number is (252) 451-2875.

How many other schools are near Tar River Academy?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Tar River Academy in our directory.