[5] In the 1970s the school had a high number of suspensions, affecting the academic performance of students.

[8] In 1999, the school served as a temporary shelter for thousands of people affected by Hurricane Floyd.

[9] Vice President Al Gore was the commencement speaker for Tarboro High School's graduation ceremony in 2000.

He praised the students for helping with the shelter during the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd, calling them "American heroes".

[14] The boys' track and field team won back-to-back state championships in 1973 and 1974, led by coach Carter Ray Suggs.