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Washington High School

400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington High School's student population of 839 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
839 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1648 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #1648 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Washington High School often compared to?
Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
839 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Washington High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Beaufort County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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