Beaufort County Schools School District
School District · Washington, North Carolina
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Beaufort County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Beaufort County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chocowinity Primary
Chocowinity · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bath Elementary
Bath · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Beaufort Co Early College High
Washington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#19 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,749
+$637 vs North Carolina median
District size
5,802 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Beaufort County Schools ranks #19 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Beaufort County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chocowinity Primary (8.8/10), Bath Elementary (8.7/10), and Beaufort Co Early College High (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Beaufort County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chocowinity Primary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bath Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Beaufort Co Early College High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Chocowinity Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | S W Snowden Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | John C Tayloe Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Northeast Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Southside High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | P S Jones Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Beaufort County Schools
Beaufort County Schools is a Washington, North Carolina school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 5,802 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $13,749 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Beaufort County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chocowinity Primary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Beaufort County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Beaufort County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Beaufort County Schools with test data.
Schools in Beaufort County Schools
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Washington
- Total Enrollment
- 5,802
- Teachers (FTE)
- 396
- District spending per student
- $13,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Beaufort County Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Beaufort County Schools?
The average composite rating for Beaufort County Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Beaufort County Schools?
Beaufort County Schools's district-level spending was $13,749 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Beaufort County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Beaufort County Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Beaufort County Schools?
Chocowinity Primary is the highest-rated school in Beaufort County Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Beaufort County Schools?
Across schools in Beaufort County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Beaufort County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Beaufort County Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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