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Edenton-Chowan Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,833 students in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
1,833 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
43%
25%
% White
41%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,615 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,233 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,615
$11,187
Spending / Student
$14,233
$11,612
Best Edenton-Chowan Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Chowan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,833 students.
What is the rank of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District is ranked #176 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
43% of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Edenton-Chowan Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,233 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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