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Edgecombe Community College

Wide Array of Education Options Available to Rocky Mount Residents

Rocky Mount provides a true educational continuum with quality primary, secondary and continued education options for its residents. From the cradle to the office chair, the Rocky Mount area meets the needs of those who call it home. Public Schools Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools' commitment to excellence is evident when one considers the fact that 122 of the school system's teachers are National Board Certified. This is the highest credential available to primary and secondary educators.... Read More »

Rocky Mount Area Community Colleges are Planning for Workforce Development

In Rocky Mount, education doesn't end after the diploma. Schools like Nash Community College and Edgecombe Community College are making sure that area workers are well prepared to meet industry needs. Both schools have developed plans for workforce development, providing local industries with programs to help business and workers grow. “We find out what the need is for those industries and build customized training programs around them,” says Debbie Lamm, president of Edgecombe... Read More »
Rocky Mount Academy in Rocky Mount, NC

Rocky Mount's Education Improvements Include New Schools, Technology

Rocky Mount has an edge on education. A string of capital improvements and a couple of brand-new facilities are making the educational opportunities in the area a force to be reckoned with. Breaking Ground Two of the area’s high schools are opening new doors: Faith Christian School in 2011 and Rocky Mount High School in 2012. “This will be a great asset to the city,” says Mark Strickland, special assistant to auxiliary services for Rocky Mount High School. “In... Read More »