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Washington County

North Carolina · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,338 students, in a county of 10,812 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,338
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,813
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.3%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Schools
1,104 students · 2 districts in Washington County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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
45%
Hispanic
4%
Black
48%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
19%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
69%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.1% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pines ElementaryRoperElementaryPK-05424·
Washington County HighPlymouthHigh09-12260·
Pocosin Innovative CharterCreswellElementaryKG-08234·
Washington County MiddleRoperMiddle06-08219·
Creswell ElementaryCreswellElementaryPK-05119·
Washington Early College HighCreswellHigh09-1382·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Washington County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Washington County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 1,338.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Washington County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Washington County Schools is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 1,104 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 10,812, with a median age of 49. About 19.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $41,813, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 23.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 14.8% of adults 25 and older in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 81.3% of students in Washington 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 Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Washington County?
Washington County residents are approximately 45% White, 4% Hispanic, 48% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Washington County is owner-occupied?
Washington County has about 6,040 housing units, of which roughly 68.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data