Martin County Schools School District

300 N Watts Street
Williamston, NC 27892-2099
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,636 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 68% 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
9 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,636 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Martin 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 75% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#284 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Martin County Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin County Schools  School District 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.
37%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Martin County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
256 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
1,371 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
52%
25%
# White Students
855 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
32%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
104
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
211
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
185
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,681 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,821 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Martin County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Martin County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,681
$11,229
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Martin County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,821
$11,655
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Martin County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Martin County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Rodgers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
South Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
E J Hayes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Grades: 3-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
South Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #88.
South Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Primary
Magnet School
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Grades: PK-2
| 368 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,636 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District is ranked #284 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County Schools School District?
52% of Martin County Schools School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Martin County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,821 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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