For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 450 students in Plymouth, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Plymouth, NC is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Plymouth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plymouth, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plymouth, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Plymouth, NC include Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Plymouth?
1 public schools are located in Plymouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth?
Plymouth public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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