The Nash County Public School district encompasses Nash County and parts of Edgecombe County. Nash County Public Schools has 29 school sites and centers including 16 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, 1 early college high school, 1 Industrial School, 1 alternative school and 1 Virtual Academy. More than 14,600 students are enrolled, with a diverse student body. The district is the largest employer in Nash and Edgecombe County with over 1,919 employees. More than half of those are employed as teachers.