Excellent
#139 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 5% in state
Bath Elementary
Elementary School · Beaufort County Schools · Bath, NC
A Beaufort County Schools elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 S King Street, Bath, NC 27808
- Math 80% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bath Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Bath Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,644
Median home value
$384,500
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Beaufort County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocowinity PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 471 | Compare → |
| Eastern ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–1 | Not available | 492 | Compare → |
| John C Tayloe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–3 | Not available | 348 | Compare → |
| Northeast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaufort County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bath Elementary is listed in Beaufort County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bath Elementary
Bath Elementary is a public elementary school in Bath, NC, part of Beaufort County Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bath Elementary
What grades does Bath Elementary serve?
Bath Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bath Elementary?
Bath Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bath Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bath Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bath Elementary rank in NC?
Bath Elementary ranks #139 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bath Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bath Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bath Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bath Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bath Elementary a charter school?
No, Bath Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bath Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bath Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bath Elementary?
99.4% of students at Bath Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (252) 923-3251
- Area population (ZIP 27808)
- 1,976
- Area median age
- 50.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27808; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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