Top Rankings
Beaufort County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,772 students in Beaufort County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Beaufort County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
5,772 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beaufort County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
19%
21%
% Black
31%
25%
% White
43%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,098 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,761 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,098
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,761
$11,612
Best Beaufort County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Grades: 9-13
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Southside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Northside High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Grades: 5-8
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: #88.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #99.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Grades: 2-3
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
John Small Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
S W Snowden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Grades: PK-1
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,772 students.
What is the rank of Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District is ranked #198 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County Schools School District?
43% of Beaufort County Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Beaufort County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,761 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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