For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 852 students in Martin County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC are Nersba Early College, Riverside High School and South Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Martin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nersba Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nersba Early College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Saint Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Grades: 9-13
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6344 East Bear Grass Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
306 S Horton St
Hamilton, NC 27840
(252) 798-5631
Hamilton, NC 27840
(252) 798-5631
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
1215 S St Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4428
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
300 N Watts St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Martin County, NC include Nersba Early College, Riverside High School and South Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Martin County?
3 public high schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Martin County include: South Creek High School vs. Riverside High School, Riverside High School vs. South Creek High School
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