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Best Martin County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 852 students in Martin County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC are Nersba Early College, Riverside High School and South Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Martin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nersba Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Martin County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nersba Early College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 Saint Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Gr: 9-13 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
South Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Martin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 East Bear Grass Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Gr: 7-12
306 S Horton St
Hamilton, NC 27840
(252) 798-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1215 S St Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
300 N Watts St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC include Nersba Early College, Riverside High School and South Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Martin County?
3 public high schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Martin County include: South Creek High School vs. Riverside High School, Riverside High School vs. South Creek High School

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