For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 81 students in Edgecombe County, NC (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,352 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Edgecombe County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Edgecombe County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Edgecombe County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
3519 Fayetteville Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Edgecombe County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
81 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,650
$13,164
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
24 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
30%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
44 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
54%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC.
What percentage of students in Edgecombe County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Edgecombe County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Edgecombe County?
50% of private schools in Edgecombe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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