For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,614 students in Martin County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Martin County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,614 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Martin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 75% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
270 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
1,355 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
52%
25%
# White Students
816 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
31%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
219
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,821 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,821
$11,187
Spending / Student
$15,954
$11,612
Best Martin County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
South Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
1260 Godwin Avenue
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Grades: PK-2
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,614 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District is ranked #282 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County Schools School District?
52% of Martin County Schools School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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