For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,450 students in Edenton, NC (there are , serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Edenton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Edenton, NC are John A Holmes High School and D F Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edenton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Edenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edenton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edenton, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Edenton, NC include John A Holmes High School and D F Walker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edenton?
3 public schools are located in Edenton.
What percentage of students in Edenton go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Edenton are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edenton?
Edenton public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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