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#2218 of 2,648 schools in NC

Warren County High

High School · Warren County Schools · Warrenton, NC

A high school in Warrenton, NC where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

149 Campus Drive, Warrenton, NC 27589

  • Math 11% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-45.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$17,499
Chronic Absenteeism58.8%

Students at Warren County High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 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 Warren County 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,392/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$43,878

Median home value

$99,700

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norlina Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Warren County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$17,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warren County High is listed in Warren County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren County High

Warren County High is a public high school in Warrenton, NC, part of Warren County Schools, serving approximately 420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,218 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren County High

What grades does Warren County High serve?

Warren County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Warren County High?

Warren County High has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Warren County High is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren County High rank in NC?

Warren County High ranks #2,218 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Warren County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Warren County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren County High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warren County High a charter school?

No, Warren County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Warren County High a Title I school?

No, Warren County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren County High?

98.6% of students at Warren County 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 – 12th
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.8%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 27589)
6,763
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44.6
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 27589; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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