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Best Schools in Bethel, NC
Bethel, NC has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,636 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Bethel exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bethel, NC
The top high schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John A Holmes High
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Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
2. Perquimans County High
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Perquimans County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
3. North Pitt High
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 814 Students
4. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
5. North Edgecombe High
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bethel, NC
The top middle schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perquimans County Middle
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Perquimans County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
2. South Edgecombe Middle
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
3. Chowan Middle
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Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
4. Wellcome Middle
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
5. W A Pattillo Middle
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
6. South Creek Middle
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bethel, NC
The top elementary schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hertford Grammar
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Perquimans County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 390 Students
2. G W Carver Elementary
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
3. Stokes
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
4. Bethel Elementary
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 274 Students
5. Northwest Elementary
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
6. D F Walker Elementary
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Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 388 Students
7. South Creek Elementary
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Martin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
8. Princeville Elementary
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
9. Perquimans Central
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Perquimans County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 391 Students
10. White Oak Elementary
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Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bethel, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bethel, NC has a total population of 2,850 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bethel, 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 Bethel, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bethel, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bethel, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bethel, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bethel, NC
How many schools are in Bethel, NC?
Bethel, NC has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,636 students in total.
How do schools in Bethel perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Bethel score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Bethel exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bethel?
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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Every school in Bethel
2 of 2 schools in Bethel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Bethel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.