Washington County Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,104 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,362 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,911 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 10.8% local, 59.0% state, and 30.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $79,702 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 83/100, ranked #8 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 272.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.8% African American, 9.5% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Pines Elementary accounts for 36.9% of all Washington County Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Washington County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Washington County Schools school enrollment varies 7.0× across entities
Washington County Schools school enrollment ranges from 72 students (lowest) to 502 students (highest), a spread of 430 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Washington County Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Washington County Schools student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Washington County Schools is typically wider than the Washington County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Washington County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 33.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools has 5 schools, including 2 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,104 students.
How much does Washington County Schools spend per student?
Washington County Schools spends $17,911 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #8 in North Carolina.
What is the average teacher salary in Washington County Schools?
The average teacher salary in Washington County Schools is $79,702 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Washington County Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools students are 76.8% African American, 9.5% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #8 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.