Whitakers: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Whitakers. Swift Creek Elementary is the largest at 215 students (grades 3-5). Total enrollment: 215 students.
- ~494 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 494 residents per school. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Nash County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 215 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 13 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 125 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 58.1% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Nash Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Nash Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Rocky Mount |
| Nearest College · Phone | (252) 443-4011 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Whitakers Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 106 W Pippen St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (252) 437-1100 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27891 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 858 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12