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#194 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 7% in state

Warren Early College High

High School · Warren County Schools · Warrenton, NC

A Warren County Schools high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 110, Warrenton, NC 27589

  • Math 70% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 92% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.4 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+34.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$17,499

Students at Warren Early College High score 81% 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 Proficiency70%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency92%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 81% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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

97.3%

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 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

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

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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.

Warren County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 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 Early College High is listed in Warren County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren Early College High

Warren Early College High is a public high school in Warrenton, NC, part of Warren County Schools, serving approximately 113 students in grades 9th-UG with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren Early College High

What grades does Warren Early College High serve?

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

How many students attend Warren Early College High?

Warren Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Warren Early College High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren Early College High rank in NC?

Warren Early College High ranks #194 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Warren Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Early College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Early College High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warren Early College High a charter school?

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

Is Warren Early College High a Title I school?

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

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

97.3% of students at Warren 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
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Warren County
4-Year Graduation
80%+
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

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