Washington Early College High School

115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 82 students in grades 9-13, Washington Early College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Washington Early College High School's student population of 82 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
82 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Early College High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Early College High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#702 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
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≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Early College High School 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.
(20-21)
≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Early College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Early College High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Early College High School's ranking?
Washington Early College High School is ranked #702 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Washington Early College High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Washington Early College High School?
82 students attend Washington Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Washington Early College High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Early College High School?
Washington Early College High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Early College High School offer ?
Washington Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Washington Early College High School part of?
Washington Early College High School is part of Washington County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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