For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,686 students in Warren County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Warren County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, NC are Warren Early College High School, Vaughan Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Warren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ridgeway St
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Grades: 9-13
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Elementary Ave
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Warren County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Warren County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Mariam Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 Shocco Springs Rd
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
427 W Franklin St
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3184
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
219 Us Hwy 158 Bypass
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Warren County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, NC include Warren Early College High School, Vaughan Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County?
6 public schools are located in Warren County.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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