For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,646 students in Williamston, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, NC are Rodgers Elementary School, Riverside High School and E J Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamston, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Godwin Ave
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
1260 Godwin Avenue
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Grades: PK-2
| 362 students
Williamston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6344 East Bear Grass Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
300 N Watts St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamston, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Williamston, NC include Rodgers Elementary School, Riverside High School and E J Hayes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Williamston?
6 public schools are located in Williamston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williamston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williamston include: E J Hayes Elementary School vs. Rodgers Elementary School, Rodgers Elementary School vs. E J Hayes Elementary School, Williamston Primary vs. Rodgers Elementary School
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