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Beaufort County Early College High

Public Grades 9-12

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 641 North Carolina High Schools

Better than 92% of North Carolina high schools

Summary

Beaufort County Early College High is a public high school in Washington, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Beaufort County Schools district. This exceptional school has consistently ranked within the top 20-50 high schools in the state over the past 5 years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beaufort County Early College High significantly outperforms the district and state in end-of-course test scores across all subjects, with 92.8% proficiency in English II compared to 56.7% for the district and 59.6% for the state. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also consistently strong, with many subgroups ranking within the top 10-30 in North Carolina. Despite serving a high-need population, with 98.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school operates efficiently, spending only $6,887 per student compared to nearby Northside High ($12,647) and Southside High ($12,556).

The school's ability to achieve exceptional academic outcomes while serving a high-need population and operating efficiently is particularly noteworthy. However, the relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 32.4 to 35.2 over the past 3 years, may present some challenges in terms of personalized attention and support for students. Overall, Beaufort County Early College High is an exemplary school that is consistently outperforming its district and the state, and its success is worthy of further study to understand the factors contributing to its achievements.

280

Students ?

44.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,887

Per pupil spending ?

98.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5337 Hwy 264 East
Washington, NC 27889

(252) 940-6227

District: Beaufort County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

37.5%

African American:

15.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2021 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (91% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of North Carolina high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Beaufort County Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 44 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school91%

District avg50%

North Carolina avg53%

51^st of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Beaufort County Schools

105^th of 242Beaufort County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	51 of 641	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	24 of 640	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	7 of 626	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	20 of 621	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	31 of 594	94.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	99.1	8 of 434	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	11 of 430	97.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	57 of 610	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	22 of 602	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	10 of 588	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	17 of 594	97.1%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	63.7	170 of 412	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.6	43 of 403	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.7	7 of 403	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	82.7	10 of 398	97.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	31 of 462	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	31 of 454	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	22 of 449	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	97.8	15 of 436	96.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	97.0	23 of 606	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	13 of 613	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	15 of 597	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	20 of 544	96.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	93.8	46 of 601	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	21 of 607	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	29 of 602	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	29 of 585	95.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.5	52 of 542	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	7 of 553	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	5 of 537	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.1	31 of 534	94.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2023)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

White (2025)90th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2025)59th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Math III98%+32 vs state

English II93%+33 vs state

Math I89%+54 vs state

Biology82%+34 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaufort County Early College High	Public	9-12	5337 Hwy 264 East	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 940-6227	280	6	44.5	98.9%	115 (41.1%)	44 (15.7%)	105 (37.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	92.9	51^st of 641 public high schools	92.0%		95.5	24^th of 640 public high schools	96.3%	27	81.8	92.8	88.9	98.4								$6,887	$372	$6,515
Washington High	Public	9-12	400 Slatestone Road	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 946-0858	794	36	22.0	99.6%	262 (33.0%)	332 (41.8%)	161 (20.3%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.8%)	18.2	535^th of 641 public high schools	16.5%		17.5	535^th of 640 public high schools	16.4%		29.3	45.1	21.9	37.6								$10,213	$765	$9,447
Southside High	Public	9-12	5700 Hwy 33 East	Chocowinity	27817	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 940-1881	410	23	17.4	99.3%	171 (41.7%)	142 (34.6%)	73 (17.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	31.2	436^th of 641 public high schools	32.0%		45.6	329^th of 640 public high schools	48.6%	107	22.5	50.0	29.5	65.9								$12,556	$899	$11,657
Northside High	Public	9-12	7868 Free Union Church Road	Pinetown	27865	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 943-6341	380	22	17.6	99.2%	269 (70.8%)	50 (13.2%)	45 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	51.4	284^th of 641 public high schools	55.7%		43.6	344^th of 640 public high schools	46.3%	60	45.1	58.3	33.3	79.4								$12,647	$840	$11,807
Bear Grass Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	6344 E Bear Grass Rd	Williamston	27982	Martin County	Bear Grass Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 789-1010	445	31	14.3		399 (89.7%)	17 (3.8%)	14 (3.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	59.1	234^th of 641 public high schools	63.5%		58.8	242^nd of 640 public high schools	62.2%	8	63.2	71.6	40.9	63.2	64.8	68.4	49.3	46.3	53.9	59.7	59.7
NERSBA Early College	Public	9-12	1215 Saint Andrews St	Jamesville	27846	Martin County	NERSBA Early College	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 792-0241	140	6	20.0	97.9%	79 (56.4%)	26 (18.6%)	27 (19.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.0%)	53.1	272^nd of 641 public high schools	57.6%		62.4	220^th of 640 public high schools	65.6%	52	40.0	75.9	37.9	73.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaufort County Early College High

What district is Beaufort County Early College High in?

Beaufort County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Beaufort County Early College High?

Students at Beaufort County Early College High are 41% White, 38% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Beaufort County Early College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Beaufort County Early College High.

Is Beaufort County Early College High a good school?

Yes. Beaufort County Early College High ranks in the top 8.0% of North Carolina high schools.

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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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