Beaufort County Early College High

Summary:

Beaufort County Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Washington, North Carolina, with a student population of 282. The school is part of the Beaufort County Schools district, which is ranked 116 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Beaufort County Early College High is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in North Carolina. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four years, indicating its outstanding academic performance. The school significantly outperforms the Beaufort County Schools district and the state of North Carolina on End-of-Course (EOC) exams across various subjects, such as a 96.7% proficiency rate in English II, compared to 47.3% for the district and 59.7% for the state. Beaufort County Early College High also demonstrates strong performance across student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Beaufort County Schools district, such as Northside High, Southside High, and Washington High, Beaufort County Early College High significantly outperforms them on various academic metrics. The school's success may be attributed to its early college model, personalized learning, and support for students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, making it a standout example of the potential for high-quality public education to drive meaningful and equitable outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5337 Hwy 264 East
Washington, NC 27889

(252) 940-6227

District: Beaufort County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,887

Student/teacher ratio: 32.4

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.9%

Hispanic:

38.0%

African American:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beaufort County Early College High ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Beaufort County Early College High has the smallest high school student body size in the Beaufort County Schools District. Student population at Beaufort County Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), Hispanic (38%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beaufort County Early College High is 32.4, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Beaufort County Early College High employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beaufort County Early College High is $6,887, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beaufort County Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort County Early College High 24^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Beaufort County Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Beaufort County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort County Schools 116^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beaufort County Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	95.13	31^st	594	94.8%
2022	95.71	20^th	621	96.8%
2023	96.13	7^th	626	98.9%
2024	95.46	24^th	640	96.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.66	20^th	544	96.3%
2023	97.96	15^th	597	97.5%
2024	98.07	13^th	613	97.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	94.94	17^th	594	97.1%
2023	95.65	10^th	588	98.3%
2024	94.45	22^nd	602	96.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.72	10^th	398	97.5%
2023	81.66	7^th	403	98.3%
2024	78.59	43^rd	403	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.91	29^th	585	95.0%
2023	95.88	29^th	602	95.2%
2024	95.95	21^st	607	96.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.21	11^th	430	97.4%
2023	99.13	8^th	434	98.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.81	15^th	436	96.6%
2023	97.74	22^nd	449	95.1%
2024	95.74	31^st	454	93.2%

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Rank History for White students at Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.08	31^st	534	94.2%
2023	95.27	5^th	537	99.1%
2024	94.89	7^th	553	98.7%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Beaufort County Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	24	26	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	53
2010	59	44	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	110
2011	90	41	0	13	0	0	5	149
2012	105	44	1	24	0	0	6	180
2013	104	36	2	28	2	0	4	176
2014	113	28	3	33	1	0	4	182
2015	135	36	3	44	2	0	7	227
2016	136	40	2	53	2	0	7	240
2017	132	39	1	59	2	0	5	238
2018	129	46	1	61	2	0	7	246
2019	150	48	0	63	2	0	11	274
2020	127	52	1	73	1	0	9	263
2021	117	56	1	79	0	0	14	267
2022	117	57	1	94	0	0	12	281
2023	117	50	1	101	0	0	13	282
2024	113	41	1	105	0	0	16	276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beaufort County Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	53	2.9	18.3	60.4
2010	110	6.0	18.3	64.5
2011	149	7.0	21.2	48.3
2012	180	7.0	25.7	51.7
2013	176	7.0	25.1	59.7
2014	182	6.0	30.3	53.8
2015	227	6.0	37.8	44.1
2016	240	6.0	40.0	48.3
2017	238	6.0	39.6	50
2018	246	6.0	41.0	54.5
2019	274	6.7	40.5	51.8
2020	263	6.9	37.7	49
2021	267	7.0	38.1	58.8
2022	281	8.0	35.1	40.9
2023	282	8.0	35.2	47.2
2024	276	8.5	32.4	98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beaufort County Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	53	2.9	18.3	60.4
2010	110	6.0	18.3	64.5
2011	149	7.0	21.2	48.3
2012	180	7.0	25.7	51.7
2013	176	7.0	25.1	59.7
2014	182	6.0	30.3	53.8
2015	227	6.0	37.8	44.1
2016	240	6.0	40.0	48.3
2017	238	6.0	39.6	50
2018	246	6.0	41.0	54.5
2019	274	6.7	40.5	51.8
2020	263	6.9	37.7	49
2021	267	7.0	38.1	58.8
2022	281	8.0	35.1	40.9
2023	282	8.0	35.2	47.2
2024	276	8.5	32.4	98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beaufort County Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$372 (5.4%)	$6,515 (94.6%)	$6,887

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beaufort County Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Beaufort County Early College High)	95.6	95.2	0.4%
End of Course English II (Beaufort County Schools)	46.3	52.2	5.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Beaufort County Early College High)	100	97.4	2.6%
End of Course Math I (Beaufort County Schools)	29.2	33.5	4.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Beaufort County Early College High)	93.3	100	6.7%
End of Course Math III (Beaufort County Schools)	46.8	54.1	7.3%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	282	2.9%
African American	48	50	4.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	63	101	60.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	117	22%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	47.2%	4.7%

Schools Near Beaufort County Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaufort County Early College High	Public	9-12	5337 Hwy 264 East	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 940-6227	276	9	32.4	98.6%	113 (40.9%)	41 (14.9%)	105 (38.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	95.5	24^th of 640 public high schools	96.3%		96.1	7^th of 626 public high schools	98.9%	17	93.2	96.7	91.2	97.8								$6,887	$372	$6,515
Washington High	Public	9-12	400 Slatestone Road	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 946-0858	859	46	18.8	99.7%	293 (34.1%)	343 (39.9%)	175 (20.4%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.2%)	17.5	535^th of 640 public high schools	16.4%		15.9	537^th of 626 public high schools	14.2%	2	42.5	38.3	7.2	32.2								$10,213	$765	$9,447
Southside High	Public	9-12	5700 Hwy 33 East	Chocowinity	27817	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 940-1881	433	32	13.5	99.3%	188 (43.4%)	149 (34.4%)	69 (15.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	45.6	329^th of 640 public high schools	48.6%		38.6	365^th of 626 public high schools	41.7%	36	43.6	40.9	52.8	70.5								$12,556	$899	$11,657
Northside High	Public	9-12	7868 Free Union Church Road	Pinetown	27865	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 943-6341	393	30	13.1	98.7%	277 (70.5%)	54 (13.7%)	42 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	43.6	344^th of 640 public high schools	46.3%		51.2	280^th of 626 public high schools	55.3%	64	57.3	41.0	35.8	69.3								$12,647	$840	$11,807
Bear Grass Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	6344 E Bear Grass Rd	Williamston	27892	Dare County	Bear Grass Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 789-1010	451	31	14.5		409 (90.7%)	11 (2.4%)	13 (2.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	58.8	242^nd of 640 public high schools	62.2%		68.3	183^rd of 626 public high schools	70.8%	59	73.2	60.3	44.3	63.8	75.3	50.8	44.8	61.0	43.1	60.3	79.3
NERSBA Early College	Public	9-12	1215 Saint Andrews St	Jamesville	27846	Martin County	NERSBA Early College	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 792-0241	124	6	20.0	97.6%	69 (55.6%)	25 (20.2%)	20 (16.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)	62.4	220^th of 640 public high schools	65.6%		63.8	202^nd of 626 public high schools	67.7%	18	47.8	75.0	75.0	56.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaufort County Early College High

How many students attend Beaufort County Early College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Beaufort County Early College High.

Is Beaufort County Early College High a good school?

Yes! Beaufort County Early College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Beaufort County Early College High?

Students at Beaufort County Early College High are 41% White, 38% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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