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7.2avg / 10

Beaufort County Schools School District

School District · Washington, North Carolina

Students: 5,802
Teachers (FTE): 396
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

13

7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

5,802

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#5 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

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 #5 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Beaufort County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bath Elementary (8.8/10), Northeast Elementary (8.3/10), and Chocowinity Middle (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Chocowinity Primary

STAAR proficiency rose +16.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Beaufort County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Bath Elementary8.8 / 10
2Northeast Elementary8.3 / 10
3Chocowinity Middle8.2 / 10
4Southside High8.0 / 10
5S W Snowden Elementary8.0 / 10
6Northside High7.7 / 10
7John C Tayloe Elementary7.6 / 10
8Chocowinity Primary6.9 / 10
9P S Jones Middle6.0 / 10
10John Small Elementary6.0 / 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 7.2/10, Beaufort County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bath Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Beaufort County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

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

Math Proficiency54.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Beaufort County Schools with test data.

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 7.2/10. 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?

Bath Elementary 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 54.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. 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 7.2/10 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
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
54.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.0%

How we rate schools

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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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