For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,833 students in Chowan County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Chowan County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC are John A Holmes High School, Chowan Middle School and D F Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowan County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Chowan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chowan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Chowan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC include John A Holmes High School, Chowan Middle School and D F Walker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chowan County?
4 public schools are located in Chowan County.
What percentage of students in Chowan County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Chowan County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chowan County?
Chowan County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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