- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, NC
Beaufort Co Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Beaufort Co Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370033003011
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaufort Co Early College High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaufort Co Early College High has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Co Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033003011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Beaufort Co Early College High held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370033003011 · Washington, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 35:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
Beaufort Co Early College High held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beaufort Co Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school 280
Beaufort Co Early College High
280 students
What this shows Beaufort Co Early College High reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaufort Co Early College High compares
Beaufort Co Early College High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 122% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
- 122% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Beaufort Co Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaufort Co Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaufort Co Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Washington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Co Early College High
How many students attend Beaufort Co Early College High?
Beaufort Co Early College High has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Co Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Co Early College High is 35:1, which is 122% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaufort Co Early College High?
42.9% of students at Beaufort Co Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaufort Co Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Beaufort Co Early College High is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaufort Co Early College High?
Beaufort Co Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaufort Co Early College High rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Co Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Beaufort Co Early College High, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.