Best Washington County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,230 students in Washington County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Washington County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC are Washington Early College High School, Washington County High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Washington County, NC public schools have an score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Washington Early College High School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
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Top 30%

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115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327

Gr: 9-13 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Washington County High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
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800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031

Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #33.

Pocosin Innovative Charter

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230

Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #44.

Pines Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137

Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #55.

Washington County Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
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37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835

Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2024)

200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474

Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Creswell High School (Closed 2023)

115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766

Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Washington County Virtual (Closed 2023)

115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Washington County, NC include Washington Early College High School, Washington County High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter.

How many public schools are located in Washington County?

5 public schools are located in Washington County.

What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?

Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).