Top Rankings
Beaufort County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,901 students in Beaufort County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
14 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,901 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Beaufort 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 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,061 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
1,896 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
32%
25%
# White Students
2,586 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
44%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
350 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
396
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
377
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
422
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
451
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
469
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
477
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
447
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
483
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
446
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
406
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,812 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,812
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,482
$11,785
Best Beaufort County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
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
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
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
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Northside High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Southside High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Grades: 2-3
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
B C Educational Tech Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1010.
John Small Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Grades: 4-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
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
| 369 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
S W Snowden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Washington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Grades: PK-1
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,901 students.
What is the rank of Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District is ranked #190 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County Schools School District?
44% of Beaufort County Schools School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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