For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 964 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Washington County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
964 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
82%
25%
% White
6%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,416 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,944 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,416
$11,187
Spending / Student
$17,944
$11,612
Best Washington County Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
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) 793-1327
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pines 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 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County Schools School District?
Washington County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 964 students.
What is the rank of Washington County Schools School District?
Washington County Schools School District is ranked #294 out of 320 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 School District?
82% of Washington County Schools School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 School District?
Washington County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to 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 $17,944 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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