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7 schools in Washington

North Carolina · Public K-12

Within Washington, North Carolina, 7 public K-12 schools teach roughly 3,407 students, an average of 487 per campus.

7-year change in Washington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,407
-735 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 42%
% Hispanic
22%
was 19%
% Black
36%
was 35%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Beaufort Co Early College HighHigh09-13280
Eastern ElementaryElementaryPK-01484
John C Tayloe ElementaryElementary02-03382
John Small ElementaryElementary04-05379
P S Jones MiddleMiddle06-08659
Washington HighHigh09-12794
Washington MontessoriCombinedKG-12429

About Washington

Across Washington, North Carolina, 7 public schools teaches about 3,407 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 487, noticeably below the state mean of about 571.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Washington has shrank 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,142 students to 3,407. Washington now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 42% to 36%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Washington, North Carolina?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 3,407.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Washington?
Washington has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Washington?
Washington High is the largest public school in Washington by enrollment, with approximately 794 students.
What school districts serve Washington?
Washington is served by 2 public school districts, including Washington Montessori, Beaufort County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Washington cover?
Public schools in Washington serve students from pre-K through grade 13.
Are there charter schools in Washington?
1 of the 7 public schools in Washington are charter schools.