SouthWest Edgecombe High

www.swe.ecps.us/

798 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SouthWest Edgecombe High School, located in Pinetops, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and its role as a central hub for student development in a rural setting. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive educational environment that encourages student involvement in both academics and extracurricular activities. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, SouthWest Edgecombe integrates modern instructional techniques with traditional values. Through its athletic programs, clubs, and academic initiatives, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and school spirit, aiming to empower its students to become productive and responsible citizens in their local community and beyond.

798

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SouthWest Edgecombe High
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	101
Black	449
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
449 (56.3%)
White
208 (26.1%)
Hispanic
101 (12.7%)
Two or More
36 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)827-5016
Website:	http://www.swe.ecps.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	794
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 229

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 166