Top 5 Best Northampton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,821 students in Northampton County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Northampton County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Northampton County, NC are Central Elementary School, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Conway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Northampton County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
W A Pattillo Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Ave
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Willis Hare Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
Northampton County High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northampton County, NC

Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Northampton County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Northampton County, NC include Central Elementary School, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Conway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Northampton County, NC?
8 public schools are located in Northampton County, NC.
What percentage of students in Northampton County, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Northampton County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County, NC?
Northampton County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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