For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,295 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Beaufort County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southside High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beaufort County (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.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Grades: K-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaufort County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Beaufort County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County, NC?
Beaufort County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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