For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,518 students in 27889, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27889, NC are Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27889 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27889, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27889 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beaufort Co Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27889, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5337 Hwy 264 East, Building 10
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6227
Grades: 9-13
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Grades: K-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Slatestone Road
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0858
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27889, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27889, NC include Beaufort Co Early College High School, Washington Montessori and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27889?
3 public high schools are located in 27889.
What is the racial composition of students in 27889?
27889 public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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