For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 466 students in Washington County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC are Washington County High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Main St
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Plymouth, NC 27962
(252) 793-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NC include Washington County High School and Pocosin Innovative Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
2 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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