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Best Martin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,731 students in Martin County, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, NC are Nersba Early College, Jamesville Elementary School and Rodgers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Martin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nersba Early College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 Saint Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-0241
Gr: 9-13 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Gr: 3-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin County High School
1260 Godwin Avenue
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Primary
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Martin County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, NC include Nersba Early College, Jamesville Elementary School and Rodgers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martin County?
11 public schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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