As of 2005, the student body was composed of approximately 435 males and 420 females with a racial dynamic of 49% African American, 47.8% Caucasian, 0.7% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, and 1.1% multi-racial.

[citation needed] Additionally, 114 Pasquotank County High School students were served at NHS for at least one class.

[citation needed] 89.3% of the students at Northeastern High School were promoted at the conclusion of the spring 2004 semester.

The highest number of retentions still remains at the ninth grade level with 15.3% (38 out of 248 students) not meeting promotion standards.

In 1979, Carl Powell won the 180-yard Low Hurdle event at the NCHSAA Track & Field Championships.