Martin County Schools

300 N Watts Street
Williamston, NC 27892-2099
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,647 students in Martin 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 Martin County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
2,647 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Martin County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 70% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#284 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
29%
51%
32%
50%
37%
63%
(21-22)
75%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
51%
24%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,612 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,755 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,612
$11,168
Spending / Student
$15,755
$11,592

Best Martin County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Gr: 3-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21077 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1260 Godwin Avenue
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 802-3095
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Primary
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin County Schools?
Martin County Schools manages 8 public schools serving 2,647 students.
What is the rank of Martin County Schools?
Martin County Schools is ranked #283 out of 314 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 Martin County Schools?
51% of Martin County Schools students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County Schools?
Martin County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Martin County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,755 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,647 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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