Edenton-chowan Schools School District
School District · Edenton, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Edenton-chowan Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Edenton-chowan 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.
D F Walker Elementary
Edenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John a Holmes High
Edenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chowan Middle
Tyner · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#32 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,037
+$1,925 vs North Carolina median
District size
1,833 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Edenton-chowan Schools ranks #32 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Edenton-chowan Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are D F Walker Elementary (7.0/10), John a Holmes High (6.5/10), and Chowan Middle (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Edenton-chowan Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D F Walker Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | John a Holmes High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Chowan Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edenton-chowan Schools
Edenton-chowan Schools is a Edenton, North Carolina school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,833 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $15,037 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Edenton-chowan Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is D F Walker Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Edenton-chowan Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Edenton-chowan Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edenton-chowan Schools with test data.
Schools in Edenton-chowan Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Edenton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,833
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edenton-chowan Schools?
Edenton-chowan Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edenton-chowan Schools?
The average composite rating for Edenton-chowan Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Edenton-chowan Schools?
Edenton-chowan Schools spends $15,037 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edenton-chowan Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edenton-chowan Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edenton-chowan Schools?
D F Walker Elementary is the highest-rated school in Edenton-chowan Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Edenton-chowan Schools?
Across schools in Edenton-chowan Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edenton-chowan Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Edenton-chowan Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
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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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