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Washington County Schools School District

802 Washington St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#288 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
51%
29%
50%
41%
63%
80-84%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NC)
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Grades: 9-13
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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