Total enrollment
1,293
-60 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Washington County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Washington County, North Carolina reports 6 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 10,812, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Washington County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-2 (-33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.8% | #91 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,586 | #93 of 98 | #2,434 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #89 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #17 of 98 | #1,435 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.9% | #21 of 98 | #106 of 2,526 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,812
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,586
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,813
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.9%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
3
864 students
Middle
1
200 students
High
2
522 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Schools
1,317 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Elementary School | Roper | Elementary | PK-05 | 502 | · |
| Washington County High | Plymouth | High | 06-12 | 450 | · |
| Pocosin Innovative Charter | Creswell | Elementary | KG-08 | 269 | · |
| Washington County Middle | Roper | Middle | 06-08 | 200 | · |
| Creswell Elementary | Creswell | Elementary | PK-05 | 93 | · |
| Washington Early College High | Creswell | High | 09-13 | 72 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Across the thinly populated North Carolina county of Washington County of about 10,812 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,586 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,813, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 23%. That income level is 34% noticeably below the North Carolina median.
On the school-mix side, Washington County is built around 3 elementary schools (864 students), 1 middle school (200), and 2 high schools (522).
The largest single district in Washington County is Washington County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,317 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,293 students, fell 4% from the 1,353 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 6 to 4 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Washington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data