For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,315 students in Washington County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC are Washington Early College High School, Pocosin Innovative Charter and Creswell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Grades: 9-13
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Creswell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Washington County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC include Washington Early College High School, Pocosin Innovative Charter and Creswell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, NC?
6 public schools are located in Washington County, NC.
What percentage of students in Washington County, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, NC?
Washington County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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