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Northampton County Schools

701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,300 students in Northampton County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Northampton County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
6 Schools
2,761 Schools
# Students
1,300 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northampton County Schools, 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 67% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#296 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
26%
51%
30%
50%
39%
63%
(21-22)
80-84%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
81%
25%
% White
8%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,074 is higher than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,911 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,074
$11,191
Spending / Student
$18,911
$11,616

Best Northampton County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 College Dr.
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 9-13 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Gr: 4-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Gr: PK-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Northampton County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northampton County Schools?
Northampton County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,300 students.
What is the rank of Northampton County Schools?
Northampton County Schools is ranked #286 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County Schools?
81% of Northampton County Schools students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton County Schools?
Northampton County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Northampton County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,911 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 1,300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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