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Best Washington Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,443 students in Washington, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Washington, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Washington, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Grades: 9-13
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Grades: K-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: #44.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Grades: 2-3
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
John Small Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Grades: PK-1
| 492 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
7 public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

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