For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 852 students in Martin County, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Martin County, NC is Nersba Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Martin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nersba Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nersba Early College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Saint Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Gr: 9-13 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1260 Godwin Avenue
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC include Nersba Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Martin County?
3 public high schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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