Enrollment
794
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, NC
Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370033001926
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High
Washington High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Washington, North Carolina, enrolling 794 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 794 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 354 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 794 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Washington's high schools, it stands alongside Beaufort Co Early College High (280 students): Washington High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 35:1).
Beaufort County Schools also operates P S Jones Middle (659 students) and Bath Elementary (511 students) alongside Washington High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington High compares
Washington High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Washington High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaufort County Schools, which includes Washington High.
$14,227
Per student
+18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| P S Jones Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Washington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington High
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High?
99.4% of students at Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Washington High is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High?
Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington High rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #2 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.
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Washington High, Beaufort County Schools also operates P S Jones Middle (659 students), Bath Elementary (511 students), and Eastern Elementary (484 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.
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