For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,336 students in Northampton County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Northampton County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
7 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,336 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Northampton 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
1,083 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
81%
25%
# White Students
127 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
10%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
100
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,560 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,401 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,560
$11,354
Spending / Student
$18,401
$11,785
Best Northampton County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5480
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5480
Grades: 9-13
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Northampton County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Willis Hare Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,336 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton County Schools School District is ranked #296 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 Northampton County Schools School District?
81% of Northampton County Schools School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton 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 Northampton County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,401 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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