Washington County Schools

The Washington County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a majority of African American students and high rates of economic disadvantage.

The standout school in the district is Washington Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state with a 4-5 star rating. This high school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in subjects like Biology, English II, and Math I/III, suggesting it provides a high-quality education. In contrast, the traditional Washington County High lags behind in academic performance, indicating the early college model may be more effective in this district.

The other schools in the district, such as Pines Elementary, perform better than the traditional high school but still lag behind state averages in many subject areas. This suggests the district may need to focus on improving outcomes at these lower-performing schools, particularly given the high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations across all schools.