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#1078 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
John C Tayloe Elementary
Elementary School · Beaufort County Schools · Washington, NC
A Beaufort County Schools elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
910 Tarboro Street, Washington, NC 27889
- Math 54% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John C Tayloe Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John C Tayloe 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocowinity PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Washington MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Bath ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | Not available | 512 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Beaufort County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
John C Tayloe Elementary is listed in Beaufort County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John C Tayloe Elementary
John C Tayloe Elementary is a public elementary school in Washington, NC, part of Beaufort County Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John C Tayloe Elementary
What grades does John C Tayloe Elementary serve?
John C Tayloe Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend John C Tayloe Elementary?
John C Tayloe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Tayloe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Tayloe Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John C Tayloe Elementary rank in NC?
John C Tayloe Elementary ranks #1,078 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is John C Tayloe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John C Tayloe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 John C Tayloe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John C Tayloe Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John C Tayloe Elementary a charter school?
No, John C Tayloe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John C Tayloe Elementary a Title I school?
No, John C Tayloe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John C Tayloe Elementary?
99.1% of students at John C Tayloe 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (252) 946-3350
- Area population (ZIP 27889)
- 24,568
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 27889; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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