For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,024 students in Washington County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Washington County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
1,024 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Graduation Rate
72%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.5%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
79%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,333 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,333
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,184
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Washington County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Gr: 9-13 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,024 students.
What is the rank of Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools is ranked #278 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County Schools?
79% of Washington County Schools students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Washington County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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