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Northampton County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,289 students in Northampton 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 Northampton County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
6 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
1,289 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Northampton 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
1,024 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
79%
25%
# White Students
124 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
10%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
114
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,237 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 $19,072 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,237
$11,229
Spending / Student
$19,072
$11,655
Best Northampton County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5480
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-5480
Grades: 9-13
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Conway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Grades: 4-8
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Grades: PK-3
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Northampton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,289 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton County Schools School District is ranked #286 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County Schools School District?
79% of Northampton County Schools School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County Schools School District?
Northampton County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Northampton County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,072 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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