For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 512 students in Bath, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Bath, NC is Bath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bath have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bath, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bath, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bath, NC include Bath Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bath?
1 public schools are located in Bath.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath?
Bath public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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