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Best Warren County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,686 students in Warren County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Warren County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, NC are Warren Early College High School, Vaughan Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Warren County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Ridgeway St
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Gr: 9-13 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Elementary Ave
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Warren County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Warren County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Mariam Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Warren County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, NC include Warren Early College High School, Vaughan Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County?
6 public schools are located in Warren County.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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