- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370033001926
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington High held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370033001926 · Washington, NC High · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: P S Jones Middle (659 students)
Washington High held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Southside High
Southside High
410 students
What this shows Washington High reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High compares
Washington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~794 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.