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Best Beaufort County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,344 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Southside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Beaufort County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northside High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Beaufort County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
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%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
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.
Southside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Northside High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Beaufort County, NC

Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Beaufort County, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Southside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaufort County?
5 public high schools are located in Beaufort County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?

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