Martin County Schools School District
School District · Williamston, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Martin County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Martin 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.
Rodgers Elementary
Williamston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jamesville Elementary
Jamesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Creek Middle
Robersonville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#77 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,333
+$2,221 vs North Carolina median
District size
2,614 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Martin County Schools ranks #77 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Martin County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rodgers Elementary (8.9/10), Jamesville Elementary (8.5/10), and South Creek Middle (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Martin County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodgers Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Jamesville Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | South Creek Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | E J Hayes Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | South Creek High | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | South Creek Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Riverside High | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Martin County Schools
Martin County Schools is a Williamston, North Carolina school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $15,333 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Martin County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rodgers Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Martin County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Martin County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Martin County Schools with test data.
Schools in Martin County Schools
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Williamston
- Total Enrollment
- 2,614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 170
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Martin County Schools?
Martin County Schools has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Martin County Schools?
The average composite rating for Martin County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Martin County Schools?
Martin County Schools spends $15,333 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martin County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Martin County Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Martin County Schools?
Rodgers Elementary is the highest-rated school in Martin County Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Martin County Schools?
Across schools in Martin County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Martin County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Martin County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.0%
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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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