For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,548 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaufort County, NC are Bath Elementary School, Washington Montessori and Chocowinity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaufort County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: K-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
S W Snowden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaufort County, NC include Bath Elementary School, Washington Montessori and Chocowinity Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaufort County?
6 public middle schools are located in Beaufort County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Beaufort County include: Northeast Elementary School vs. Bath Elementary School, Chocowinity Middle School vs. Bath Elementary School, Bath Elementary School vs. Northeast Elementary School
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