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Washington Early College High

Q: Is Washington Early College High a good school?

Washington Early College High ranks 264 th of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 641 North Carolina High Schools

Better than 59% of North Carolina high schools

Summary

Washington Early College High is a small public high school in Creswell, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 77. Despite being part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 202 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, Washington Early College High consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic measures.

The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.7% to 91.3% over the past few years, and has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 56th out of 602 North Carolina high schools for female students and 40th out of 437 for African American students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96% to 96.34%, indicating that it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Washington County High and John A. Holmes High, Washington Early College High significantly outperforms them in academic measures like end-of-course exam proficiency and graduation rates. This suggests the school is providing a higher-quality education to its students, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community it serves.

Students ?

36.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,567

Per pupil spending ?

95.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928

(252) 797-4766

District: Washington County Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.8%

White:

15.3%

Hispanic:

8.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2019 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the North Carolina average (88%)

✓Above the North Carolina median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2019

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

!Large classes — about 36 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg30%

North Carolina avg58%

264^th of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 32 pts since 2019

From top 10% (2019) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Washington County Schools

202^nd of 242Washington 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	54.9	264 of 641	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	87.2	102 of 640	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.4	116 of 626	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	94.6	31 of 621	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	54 of 594	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	81.0	49 of 514	90.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	66.3	105 of 440	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	94.1	40 of 437	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	51 of 434	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	98.2	18 of 430	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	411 of 610	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	90.7	56 of 602	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	69 of 588	88.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	227 of 606	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	95.6	49 of 613	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	71.9	130 of 597	78.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	66.1	190 of 607	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	157 of 602	73.9%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)76th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2024)69th percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Math III73%+7 vs state

English II69%+10 vs state

Biology46%~ state avg

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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
Washington Early College High	Public	9-12	115 Middle Street	Creswell	27928	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 797-4766	72	2	36.0	95.8%	11 (15.3%)	51 (70.8%)	6 (8.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	54.9	264^th of 641 public high schools	58.8%		87.2	102^nd of 640 public high schools	84.1%	162	45.8	69.2		73.3								$16,567	$514	$16,053
Columbia High	Public	9-12	902 Main St	Columbia	27925	Tyrrell County	Tyrrell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 796-8161	176	15	11.9	98.3%	50 (28.4%)	56 (31.8%)	49 (27.8%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	28.8	467^th of 641 public high schools	27.1%		49.5	302^nd of 640 public high schools	52.8%	165	23.5	37.5	12.5	70.0								$17,784	$1,533	$16,251
John A Holmes High	Public	9-12	800 North Oakum Street	Edenton	27932	Chowan County	Edenton-Chowan Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 482-8426	554	36	15.3	99.5%	208 (37.5%)	247 (44.6%)	60 (10.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.3%)	35.7	406^th of 641 public high schools	36.7%		29.7	452^nd of 640 public high schools	29.4%	46	44.9	58.0	21.5	52.3								$11,558	$663	$10,894
Washington County High	Public	6-12	800 E Main St	Plymouth	27962	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 793-3031	450	32	13.9	99.3%	23 (5.1%)	375 (83.3%)	31 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	6.9	611^th of 641 public high schools	4.7%		5.1	617^th of 640 public high schools	3.6%	6	5.6	22.0	12.0	36.2	26.3	37.5	31.7	26.3	34.7	35.0	28.3	$16,949	$1,492	$15,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Early College High

What district is Washington Early College High in?

Washington County Schools

Is Washington Early College High a good school?

Washington Early College High ranks 264^th of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Early College High?

Students at Washington Early College High are 71% African American, 15% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Washington Early College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 72 students attended Washington Early College High.

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