For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,659 students in Martin County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Martin County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,659 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Martin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 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 75% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
1,385 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
52%
25%
# White Students
878 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
33%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
212
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,537 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,537
$11,354
Spending / Student
$15,684
$11,785
Best Martin County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-7881
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
South Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,659 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District is ranked #284 out of 325 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County Schools School District?
52% of Martin County Schools School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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