For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 342 students in Washington County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NC are Washington Early College High School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Washington County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Grades: 9-13
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NC include Washington Early College High School and Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
2 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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