For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 341 students in Creswell, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Creswell, NC are Washington Early College High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creswell, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Creswell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Creswell, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Gr: 9-13 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Creswell, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Creswell, NC include Washington Early College High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter.
How many public schools are located in Creswell?
2 public schools are located in Creswell.
What is the racial composition of students in Creswell?
Creswell public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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