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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.

7-year change in Washington County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,293
-203 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-2 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 15%
% Hispanic
8%
was 9%
% Black
66%
was 74%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,586
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
White
45%
Hispanic
4%
Black
48%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
19%
Hispanic
8%
Black
68%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
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

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.

See all 3 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Washington County Elementary SchoolRoperElementaryPK-05502·
Washington County HighPlymouthHigh06-12450·
Pocosin Innovative CharterCreswellElementaryKG-08269·
Washington County MiddleRoperMiddle06-08200·
Creswell ElementaryCreswellElementaryPK-0593·
Washington Early College HighCreswellHigh09-1372·

Cities in Washington County

Creswell3 schoolsRoper2 schoolsPlymouth1 school

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 14% from the 1,496 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 6 to 4 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 74% to 66% over the same 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

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 1,586.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, North Carolina has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 522 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, North Carolina has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 200 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, North Carolina has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 864 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Washington County Schools is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 1,317 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 98.9% 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 86.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data