D
Needs Improvement
37/100

G R Edwards Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 720 Edwards Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in North Carolina
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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
432
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −35 points worse 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 proficiency31% (−15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency20% (−22 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
White57%47%reading -2 pts, math -5 pts56th percentile (list)
Black23%9%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +1 pts, math -4 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts17th 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 720 Edwards Street
City Rocky Mount
ZIP Code 27803
District 3703270
NCES School ID 370327000736
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27803

Understanding the community around G R Edwards Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,898
Per Capita Income $35,399
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,200
Median Rent $858
Owner-Occupied 61.6%
Renter-Occupied 38.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for G R Edwards Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 69.9%
White 14.4%
Hispanic/Latino 11.8%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 432
Teachers (FTE) 22.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for G R Edwards Middle?
G R Edwards Middle has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 G R Edwards Middle?
G R Edwards Middle has 432 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does G R Edwards Middle serve?
G R Edwards Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does G R Edwards Middle receive per student?
G R Edwards Middle receives $12,433 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around G R Edwards Middle in 27803 ▼
Avg Home Value
$208,411
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,248
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
38.4%

Other Schools in 27803

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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