For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,614 students in Martin County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Martin County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,614 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Martin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
52%
25%
% White
31%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,821 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,821
$11,187
Spending / Student
$15,954
$11,612
Best Martin County Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
South Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Gr: 3-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 792-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Gr: PK-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,614 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District is ranked #282 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County Schools School District?
52% of Martin County Schools School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County Schools School District?
Martin County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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