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#463 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 17% in state

Beaufort Co Early College High

High School · Beaufort County Schools · Washington, NC

A Beaufort County Schools high school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5337 Hwy 264 East Building 10, Washington, NC 27889

  • Math 98% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency98.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+42.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.2 pts
Overall Proficiency96% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+48.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio34.5:1
District spending per student$13,749

Students at Beaufort Co Early College High score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency98%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
90%
2021*
Math
90%
2025
Math
98%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Beaufort Co Early College High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,910/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,694

Median home value

$184,100

Median rent

$847/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27889; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Beaufort County Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 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

Beaufort Co Early College High is listed in Beaufort County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beaufort Co Early College High

Beaufort Co Early College High is a public high school in Washington, NC, part of Beaufort County Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-UG with a 34.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beaufort Co Early College High

What grades does Beaufort Co Early College High serve?

Beaufort Co Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Beaufort Co Early College High?

Beaufort Co Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Co Early College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Co Early College High is 34.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beaufort Co Early College High rank in NC?

Beaufort Co Early College High ranks #463 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Beaufort Co Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Beaufort Co Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Beaufort Co Early College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaufort Co Early College High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beaufort Co Early College High a charter school?

No, Beaufort Co Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beaufort Co Early College High a Title I school?

No, Beaufort Co Early College High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaufort Co Early College High?

98.6% of students at Beaufort Co Early College High 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
9th – UG
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
34.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Beaufort County
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27889)
24,568
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
46.8
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 27889; 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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