Washington High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, North Carolina 27889 · Beaufort County Schools
#439 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#14625 of 16,910 nationally
About Washington High
Washington High is a public high located in Washington, in the Beaufort County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 794 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 439th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (50th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 794.
There are 7 schools in Washington; Washington High ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Washington High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eastern Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
484 students · 2.3 km away
Washington Montessori
Washington · Charter other · Grades K–12
429 students · 3.6 km away
John C Tayloe Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
382 students · 4.6 km away
John Small Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
379 students · 5.0 km away
P S Jones Middle
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students · 5.1 km away
Beaufort Co Early College High
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–13
280 students · 5.1 km away
Chocowinity Middle
Chocowinity · Public middle · Grades 5–8
366 students · 9.6 km away
Chocowinity Primary
Chocowinity · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
484 students · 9.8 km away
Southside High
Chocowinity · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
Shelby High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
North Surry High
Mount Airy · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
Lincolnton High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
SouthWest Edgecombe High
Pinetops · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students
West Stokes High School
King · Public high · Grades 9–12
799 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High has a Success Index (US) of 23.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #439 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington High rank in North Carolina?
Washington High ranks #439 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #14625 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High had 794 students in 2025.
Is Washington High a elementary school or a high school?
Washington High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Washington High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.