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Martin County

North Carolina · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,192 students, in a county of 21,644 residents.

Schools
11
3 districts
Enrollment
3,192
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,578
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.5%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Martin County Schools
2,636 students · 3 districts in Martin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Martin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
52%
Hispanic
4%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
44%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.3% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Riverside HighWilliamstonHigh09-12447·
Bear Grass Charter SchoolWilliamstonHigh06-12433·
Williamston PrimaryWilliamstonElementaryPK-02368·
Riverside MiddleWilliamstonMiddle06-08364·
South Creek ElementaryRobersonvilleElementaryPK-05316·
E J Hayes ElementaryWilliamstonElementary03-05273·
South Creek HighRobersonvilleHigh09-12236·
Rodgers ElementaryWilliamstonElementaryKG-05220·
Jamesville ElementaryJamesvilleElementaryPK-05208·
South Creek MiddleRobersonvilleMiddle06-08204·
Northeast Regional School - Biotech/AgriJamesvilleHigh09-13123·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Martin County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Martin County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 3,192.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Martin County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Martin County?
Martin County Schools is the largest school district in Martin County, serving approximately 2,636 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Martin County?
Martin County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 21,644, with a median age of 47. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Martin County?
Median household income in Martin County is $48,578, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 15.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Martin County?
Approximately 16.7% of adults 25 and older in Martin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Martin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.5% of students in Martin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martin County schools?
Across Martin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Martin County?
Martin County residents are approximately 52% White, 4% Hispanic, 40% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Martin County is owner-occupied?
Martin County has about 11,058 housing units, of which roughly 66.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data