Warren County Schools & Education
Warren County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,234
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#42
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Warren County
Measured School Summary
Warren County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 78.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Warren County spends $8,234 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Warren County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #42 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
78.2%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,234
$1,265 above the state average
School coverage
8
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Warren County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Warren County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Warren County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#42
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Warren County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,801 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
Other grade structure
135 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Warren County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Warren County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Warren County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Warren County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Rural Learning Centers
Warren County offers a focused public education system consisting of 8 schools serving 1,936 students. The landscape includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools across 2 districts. This small scale ensures that the school system remains a central pillar of the local rural community.
Local Districts and Tribal Schools
Warren County Schools is the largest district, serving 1,801 students across 7 schools. The county also hosts the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, which serves 135 students as its own district. Charter options are available through a single school, making up 12.5% of the county’s total offerings.
The Intimacy of Rural Education
Every school in Warren County is located in a rural setting, providing a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is 242 students, ranging from Vaughan Elementary at 163 to Warren County Middle at 402. This allows for a close-knit feel where students remain in the same peer groups for years.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Warren County
Reported Enrollment
1,936
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Warren County
Warren County Schools
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
8 Public Schools in Warren County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Middle | Record | Warren County Schools | Warrenton, 27589Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 402 |
| Warren County High | Record | Warren County Schools | Warrenton, 27589Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 384 |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary | Record | Warren County Schools | Warrenton, 27589Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| Northside Elementary | Record | Warren County Schools | Norlina, 27563Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 316 |
| Vaughan Elementary | Record | Warren County Schools | Macon, 27551Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 163 |
| Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School | Record | Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School | Hollister, 27844Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 135 |
| Warren Early College High | Record | Warren County Schools | Warrenton, 27589Rural: Remote | 9–UG | High | 115 |
| Warren New Tech High | Record | Warren County Schools | Warrenton, 27589Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 80 |
Warren County Middle
Warren County Schools
Warrenton, 27589 / Rural: Remote
Mariam Boyd Elementary
Warren County Schools
Warrenton, 27589 / Rural: Remote
Northside Elementary
Warren County Schools
Norlina, 27563 / Rural: Remote
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
Hollister, 27844 / Rural: Distant
Warren Early College High
Warren County Schools
Warrenton, 27589 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,234
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Warren County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Warren County, North Carolina?
Warren County offers a focused public education system consisting of 8 schools serving 1,936 students. The landscape includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools across 2 districts. This small scale ensures that the school system remains a central pillar of the local rural community.
What are the major school districts in Warren County, North Carolina?
Warren County Schools is the largest district, serving 1,801 students across 7 schools. The county also hosts the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, which serves 135 students as its own district. Charter options are available through a single school, making up 12.5% of the county’s total offerings.
What is the school experience like in Warren County?
Every school in Warren County is located in a rural setting, providing a consistent environment for all students. The average school size is 242 students, ranging from Vaughan Elementary at 163 to Warren County Middle at 402. This allows for a close-knit feel where students remain in the same peer groups for years.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.