J S Waters School

55 J S Waters School Road
Goldston, NC 27252
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-8, J S Waters School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J S Waters School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

J S Waters School's student population of 193 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

J S Waters School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J S Waters School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J S Waters School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J S Waters School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J S Waters School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
11%
25%
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White
65%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of J S Waters School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J S Waters School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J S Waters School's ranking?
J S Waters School is ranked #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J S Waters School often compared to?
J S Waters Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonlee School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J S Waters School?
193 students attend J S Waters School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of J S Waters School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J S Waters School?
J S Waters School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J S Waters School offer ?
J S Waters School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is J S Waters School part of?
J S Waters School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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