Best Schools in Washington County, NC
Washington County, NC has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,429 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Washington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, NC
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 82 Students
2. John A Holmes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
3. Columbia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 199 Students
4. Washington County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, NC
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
2. Washington County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, NC
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pocosin Innovative Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocosin Innovative Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 234 Students
2. Tyrrell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
3. Pines Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
4. Creswell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, NC has a total population of 11,003 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, NC
How many schools are in Washington County, NC?
Washington County, NC has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,429 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Washington County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Washington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Washington County, NC
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
3 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Washington County Schools (5 schools)