For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,088 students in Washington County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Washington County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,088 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Washington County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
20%
# Black Students
878 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
81%
25%
# White Students
91 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
8%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
92
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,317 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,899 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,317
$11,354
Spending / Student
$15,899
$11,785
Best Washington County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
Math: ≥50%
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Grades: 9-13
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Creswell Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Washington County Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Pines Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County Schools School District?
Washington County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,088 students.
What is the rank of Washington County Schools School District?
Washington County Schools School District is ranked #291 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County Schools School District?
81% of Washington County Schools School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County Schools School District?
Washington County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,899 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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