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5.7avg / 10

Northampton County Schools School District

School District · Jackson, North Carolina

Students: 1,300
Teachers (FTE): 85

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

1,300

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#94 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,303

+$7,191 vs North Carolina median

District size

1,300 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Northampton County Schools ranks #94 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Northampton County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northampton Early College (6.3/10), Central Elementary (6.1/10), and Conway Middle (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Central Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +25.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northampton County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Northampton County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Northampton Early College6.3 / 10
2Central Elementary6.1 / 10
3Conway Middle5.9 / 10
4Gaston Stem Leadership Academy5.7 / 10
5Northampton County High School4.7 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Northampton County Schools

Northampton County Schools is a Jackson, North Carolina school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $20,303 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Northampton County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northampton Early College, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Northampton County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Northampton County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency35.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency32.9%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Jackson
Total Enrollment
1,300
Teachers (FTE)
85
District spending per student
$20,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northampton County Schools?

Northampton County Schools has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Northampton County Schools?

The average composite rating for Northampton County Schools is 5.7/10. 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 Northampton County Schools?

Northampton County Schools's district-level spending was $20,303 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 Northampton County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northampton County Schools is 15.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northampton County Schools?

Northampton Early College is the highest-rated school in Northampton County Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Northampton County Schools?

Across schools in Northampton County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northampton County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Northampton County Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
35.2%
ELA Proficiency
32.9%

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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