Warren County Schools School District

109 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,159 students in Warren County Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in North Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Warren County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,174 Schools
# Students
1,686 Students
1,091,007 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
73,903 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Warren County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#303 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
18%
51%
30%
50%
36%
63%
(21-22)
65-69%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.72
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
67%
25%
% White
11%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,240 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,848 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,240
$11,187
Spending / Student
$15,848
$11,612

Best Warren County Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Elementary Ave
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Warren County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mariam Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 1,686 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Quick Links