Best Public High Schools in Washington, NC (2025-26)

Best Washington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,518 students in Washington, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in Washington, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Washington, NC public high schools have an score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Washington, NC public high school have a of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Beaufort Co Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Washington, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Beaufort Co Early College High School

(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
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10/

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5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227

Gr: 9-13 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Washington Montessori

Charter School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
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Top 30%

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2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977

Gr: K-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Washington High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
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400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858

Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in Washington, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School.

How many public high schools are located in Washington?

3 public high schools are located in Washington.

What is the racial composition of students in Washington?

Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington include: Beaufort Co Early College High School vs. Washington High School, Washington Montessori vs. Washington High School