Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,103
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#85
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,103 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
6 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
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #85 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
6.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,103
$134 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Washington County has 6 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 Washington 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
Washington 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
#85
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Washington County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,104 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Elementary school only in this slice
234 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Washington County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington 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 Washington 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.
Focused Schools for Washington County
Washington County features a compact education system with 6 public schools and a total enrollment of 1,338 students. The network includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools split between 2 districts. This small footprint allows for a highly localized approach to public education.
Traditional Districts and Innovative Charters
Washington County Schools serves the majority of the area with 1,104 students across 5 schools. The county also offers a charter option through Pocosin Innovative Charter, which serves 234 students. This charter school represents 16.7% of the local educational landscape.
Purely Rural Academic Environments
All 6 schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a peaceful and consistent setting for learners. The average school size is 223 students, with Pines Elementary being the largest at 424. The smallest campus, Creswell Elementary, serves just 119 students, ensuring highly personalized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
1,338
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Washington County
Washington County Schools
Pocosin Innovative Charter
6 Public Schools in Washington 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Elementary | Record | Washington County Schools | Roper, 27970Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 424 |
| Washington County High | Record | Washington County Schools | Plymouth, 27962Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 260 |
| Pocosin Innovative Charter | Record | Pocosin Innovative Charter | Creswell, 27928Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Charter | 234 |
| Washington County Middle | Record | Washington County Schools | Roper, 27970Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 219 |
| Creswell Elementary | Record | Washington County Schools | Creswell, 27928Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 119 |
| Washington Early College High | Record | Washington County Schools | Creswell, 27928Rural: Remote | 9–UG | High | 82 |
Washington County High
Washington County Schools
Plymouth, 27962 / Rural: Fringe
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Creswell, 27928 / Rural: Remote
Washington County Middle
Washington County Schools
Roper, 27970 / Rural: Distant
Creswell Elementary
Washington County Schools
Creswell, 27928 / Rural: Remote
Washington Early College High
Washington County Schools
Creswell, 27928 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,103
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Washington County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, North Carolina?
Washington County features a compact education system with 6 public schools and a total enrollment of 1,338 students. The network includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools split between 2 districts. This small footprint allows for a highly localized approach to public education.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, North Carolina?
Washington County Schools serves the majority of the area with 1,104 students across 5 schools. The county also offers a charter option through Pocosin Innovative Charter, which serves 234 students. This charter school represents 16.7% of the local educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
All 6 schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a peaceful and consistent setting for learners. The average school size is 223 students, with Pines Elementary being the largest at 424. The smallest campus, Creswell Elementary, serves just 119 students, ensuring highly personalized attention.
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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.