Summary:
The city of Washington, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with all schools having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.55% to 99.65%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Beaufort County Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 7-51 out of 626-641 high schools over the past 3 years. This school has exceptional test scores, with 81.8% to 98.4% of students proficient or better in various end-of-course exams, far exceeding the Beaufort County Schools and state averages. Another high-performing school is Washington Montessori, an alternative public charter school with strong test scores across grade levels, including 77.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.7%.
The data also reveals a wide range in spending per student, from $6,887 at Beaufort County Early College High to $11,712 at Eastern Elementary. Additionally, student-teacher ratios vary significantly, from 11.6 at John C Tayloe Elementary to 32.4 at Beaufort County Early College High, which could indicate a need to examine staffing levels and class sizes, especially at the higher-performing schools.
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