Excellent
#302 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Washington Early College High
High School · Washington County Schools · Creswell, NC
A Washington County Schools high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O.. Box 97, Creswell, NC 27928
- Math 73% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington Early College High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
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 Washington 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,231
Median home value
$183,900
Median rent
$594/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Washington County Schools
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Early College High is listed in Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Early College High
Washington Early College High is a public high school in Creswell, NC, part of Washington County Schools, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-UG with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Early College High
What grades does Washington Early College High serve?
Washington Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Washington Early College High?
Washington Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Early College High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Early College High rank in NC?
Washington Early College High ranks #302 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Washington Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Washington Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Early College High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Washington Early College High a charter school?
No, Washington Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Early College High a Title I school?
No, Washington Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Early College High?
96.1% of students at Washington 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
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (252) 793-1327
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 27928)
- 1,720
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 27928; 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, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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