Best Schools in Beaufort County, NC
Beaufort County, NC has 24 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,013 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Beaufort County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaufort County, NC
The top high schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaufort Co Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 282 Students
2. Pamlico County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
3. Northside High
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Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
4. Southside High
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Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
5. Washington High
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Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
6. B C Ed Tech Center
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Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaufort County, NC
The top middle schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chocowinity Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
2. P S Jones Middle
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
3. Riverside Middle
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beaufort County, NC
The top elementary schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chocowinity Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
2. Bath Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 528 Students
3. Jamesville Elementary
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
4. Rodgers Elementary
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 220 Students
5. Northeast Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 388 Students
6. S W Snowden Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
7. John C Tayloe Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 395 Students
8. John Small Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 453 Students
9. E J Hayes Elementary
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 273 Students
10. Eastern Elementary
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Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beaufort County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beaufort County, NC has a total population of 44,652 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beaufort County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Beaufort County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaufort County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaufort County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Beaufort County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beaufort County, NC
How many schools are in Beaufort County, NC?
Beaufort County, NC has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,013 students in total.
How do schools in Beaufort County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Beaufort County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Beaufort County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaufort County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beaufort County
5 places in Beaufort County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Washington (7)
- Chocowinity (4)
- Pinetown (2)
- Aurora (1)
- Bath (1)
School districts (1)
- Beaufort County Schools (14 schools)