For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,477 students in Washington, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Washington, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beaufort Co Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Gr: 9-13 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Washington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Gr: PK-1 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Gr: 2-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington?
3 public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington include: Beaufort Co Early College High School vs. Washington High School, Washington Montessori vs. Washington High School
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