The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)
Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (NEDA) is a small, traditional public school serving grades 2 through 12 in Rocky Mount, with an enrollment of about 240 students. The student body is roughly evenly split between Black and White students, with smaller populations of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. About three in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the surrounding community.
The school's academic performance shows mixed results on state testing. In English language arts, proficiency among students in grades 3-8 sits at a level below what families might want for a school—parents may want to look into the school's literacy supports and instructional approach with the school directly. In science, performance is stronger and sits above the midpoint. Math proficiency is notably weak, at well under half of tested students meeting grade-level standards. It is worth noting that the school serves a small number of students in tested grades, so results can shift year to year. Science testing at the school is new this year and results are not yet comparable to prior years. Multi-year trends are not yet available in the data, so it is unclear whether these numbers reflect a consistent pattern or a transition year.
The school's demographics and small size suggest it may serve students with varied backgrounds and needs. Enrollment is concentrated in the middle grades (grades 6-8 have the largest cohorts), while the high school section is smaller, with only about 70 students across grades 9-12 combined. This structure may appeal to families seeking a smaller, more personalized setting than a traditional large high school. However, a parent considering the school should ask about course breadth and dual-enrollment or career-pathway offerings at the high school level—the data provided does not include information about advanced courses, AP offerings, or partnerships with community colleges, so those are questions to pose directly to the school.
The school is part of Nash County Public Schools, which underwent a significant reorganization in 2024-25 when the district demerged with Edgecombe County, affecting attendance lines, school assignments, and funding. NEDA itself was reconfigured during this transition; understanding how the school has stabilized since that shift may be relevant context for families.
Rocky Mount itself is a mid-sized Eastern North Carolina city with a working and middle-class character, a mix of historic neighborhoods and suburban development, and employment anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The community has invested in downtown revitalization, including redevelopment of Rocky Mount Mills into a mixed-use district. Housing remains relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. The city's public transit is limited, so families generally rely on cars for daily transportation.
Graduation rate data for the school was not available, so parents interested in the high school pathway should request that information and completion data directly. Similarly, the data did not include staffing levels, attendance rates, discipline records, or information about special education and English learner services—all worth asking the school about when evaluating fit.
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