Martin County Schools School District

300 N Watts Street
Williamston, NC 27892-2099
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,659 students in Martin County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Martin County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,659 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Martin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#253 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Martin County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Martin County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
1,385 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
52%
25%
# White Students
878 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
33%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
103
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
212
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,537 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Martin County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Martin County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,537
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Martin County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,684
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Martin County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Martin County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
South Creek High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Primary
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,659 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District is ranked #250 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County Schools School District?
52% of Martin County Schools School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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