C
Below Average
58/100

Tar River Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2642 Philo White Rd, Franklinton, NC 27525
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
358
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.57 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -16 pts, math -16 pts24th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +4 pts, math -9 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2642 Philo White Rd
City Franklinton
ZIP Code 27525
District 3701800
NCES School ID 370180003227
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27525

Understanding the community around Tar River Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,142
Per Capita Income $32,367
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $213,300
Median Rent $935
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tar River Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.4%
Hispanic/Latino 19.8%
Black 15.4%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 358
Teachers (FTE) 25.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tar River Elementary?
Tar River Elementary has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tar River Elementary?
Tar River Elementary has 358 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Tar River Elementary serve?
Tar River Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tar River Elementary receive per student?
Tar River Elementary receives $12,663 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tar River Elementary in 27525 ▼
Avg Home Value
$356,889
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,530
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
18.4%

Other Schools in 27525

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026