Top Rankings
Beaufort County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,938 students in Beaufort County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Beaufort County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,938 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
427 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Beaufort County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 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 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,052 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
1,913 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
32%
25%
# White Students
2,574 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
43%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
400 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
422
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
398
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
417
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
444
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
462
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
462
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
485
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
505
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
519
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
461
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,732 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,732
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,405
$11,655
Best Beaufort County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Grades: 9-13
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Chocowinity Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Grades: PK-4
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Bath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Chocowinity Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rank: #88.
P S Jones Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #99.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Grades: 2-3
| 395 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
John Small Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Grades: 4-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1212.
S W Snowden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #1313.
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet School
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Grades: PK-1
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,938 students.
What is the rank of Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District is ranked #199 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County Schools School District?
43% of Beaufort County Schools School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beaufort County Schools School District?
Beaufort County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Beaufort County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,405 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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