Secondary Education
Public school enrollment in the Eastern Region is approximately 153,000, including both public systems and public charter schools.
Vocational Training
The Region’s public school systems offer a wide variety of vocational training programs at the high school level. Most fall into the following categories:
- Business/Information Technology
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Agriculture
- Heath Occupations
- Computer/Network Engineering
- Maintenance Programs
Charter Schools
These are public schools operated by local leadership groups (parents, non-profits, etc.). Charter schools provide more local autonomy, and often focus on particular student target groups, or on a specific core curriculum, such as the performing arts or technology skills. There are eight charter schools in the Eastern Region, with a combined enrollment of about 4,886 students for the 2008-09 school year.
Private Schools
There are many private schools located throughout the Eastern Region. Some are elementary only; others are K through 12
Click here for report cards on individual schools and school districts in the Eastern Region.
Click here for more statistical data on North Carolina public schools.
STEM Schools
North Carolina’s Eastern region is home to eleven STEM (for science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning centers that include Learn and Early Learn Colleges and STEM Redesigned High Schools and Specialized Academies. These programs are preparing advanced learners for the many opportunities that exist in the region for graduates.
Programs
- Craven Early College
- James B. Kenan School of Engineering
- Edgecombe County Early College H.S.
- Greene County Early College H.S.
- Lenoir County Early College H.S.
- Nash-Rocky Mount Early/Middle College H.S.
- Wayne Early/Middle College H.S.
- Goldsboro H.S. of Science and Engineering
- Wayne School of Engineering at Goldsboro H.S.
- Virtual Early College High School
- ECU/Pitt Community College
- Health Sciences Academy
