Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 466 students in Washington County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC are Pocosin Innovative Charter and Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC include Pocosin Innovative Charter and Washington County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
2 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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