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Martin County Schools


At a glance
171stof 242 North Carolina districts▲ 24
Better than 29% of North Carolina districts
407 East Blvd.
Williamston, NC 27892-2099
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 29.3% of districts
8
Schools
2,647
Students
Top rankedJamesville Elementary349th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Rodgers Elementary up 158 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
South Creek Middle 12.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Martin County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 171 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out in their performance. Jamesville Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school, ranked 349 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars. It also has the highest proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Rodgers Elementary, ranked 471 out of 1,490 and rated 3 out of 5 stars, with strong proficiency rates, particularly in math.

However, the majority of schools in the Martin County Schools district are struggling, with test scores well below state averages across the board. This is likely due to the extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.16% to 99.36% across the district, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Addressing the systemic challenges facing these schools, particularly the high levels of poverty, will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all students in the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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