Martin County High School

Riverside High School was a public high school located in Williamston, North Carolina. It was one of two high schools in Martin County Schools that were created by way of consolidation circa 2010.
Martin County High School serves 752 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin County High School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
752 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver

School Rankings

The diversity score of Martin County High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
60%
24%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin County High School?
752 students attend Martin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Martin County High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin County High School?
Martin County High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin County High School offer ?
Martin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin County High School part of?
Martin County High School is part of Martin County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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