For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 587 students in Northampton County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Northampton County, NC is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northampton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 7-12
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, NC include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northampton County?
2 public preschools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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