Nash Central High School

Nash Central High School
Address
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804
United States
Coordinates 35°57′21″N 77°53′53″W / 35.955933°N 77.898066°W / 35.955933; -77.898066Coordinates: 35°57′21″N 77°53′53″W / 35.955933°N 77.898066°W / 35.955933; -77.898066
Information
Motto "To help dreams of success become a reality"
Established 2002[1]
School district Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools
CEEB Code 343371
Principal Mrs. Gail Powers
Teaching staff 77 (as of 2009-10)[2]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 1,240 (as of 2009-10)[2]
Student to teacher ratio 16.1 (as of 2009-10)[2]
School colour(s) Maroon and gray          
Athletics 3-A
Athletics conference Big East
Mascot Bulldog
Website Nash Central High School

Nash Central High School is a Nash-Rocky Mount public high school located on the western edge of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and a member of the Big East 3-A Athletic Conference. As of 2009-2010, Nash Central is home to over 1,200 students, 77 full-time educators -of which 29 have either earned an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) or are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards- as well the personnel employed in administration, guidance and support positions.

In 2010, the U.S. News and World Report named Nash Central High a "Best High Schools in America" Bronze Medal School.

History

Opened in 2002, Nash Central High is the most recent high school addition to the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System, with Rocky Mount High School being the most recent high school building addition.. Nash Central graduated its first class in 2005. The first principal of Nash Central High School was LeRoy Hartsfield (2002-2010), followed by Craig Harris (2010-2012), and now currently Gail Powers (2012-)

Campus

School facilities feature computers and internet access in 100% of the classrooms. The building is a two-story brick complex spotlighted by a high-ceilinged glass-walled library and 300 seat cafeteria of similar architecture. Nash Central Pond is accentuated by an illuminated fountain, a gift from the class of 2005. Sports facilities include a 1,500 seat gymnasium, 6 tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a soccer field and a 4,000 seat football stadium with track.

Curriculum & Outstanding Programs

Community involvement

Nash Central is a member of the School Improvement Council, The Southern Association of Colleges, and the Business/Education Partnership Program with the Special Olympics, The Band/Chorus Booster Club, The Athletic Booster Club, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Target, and EP Mart.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Nash Central is a member of the 3-A Big East Athletic Conference and offers a variety of sports including:

Fall sports:

Winter sports:

Spring sports:

Clubs and Student Organizations

References

  1. ↑ Murphy, Tom (2002-07-12). "Nash Central High School set to open this year". Rocky Mount Telegram. Nash-Rocky Mount Schools Superintendent Dr. George Norris says Nash Central High School will be a place where young people will be prepared to enter college and the work force.
  2. 1 2 3 "School Detail for Nash Central High".

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