For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,110 students in Warrenton, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, NC are Warren Early College High School, Warren County High School and Warren County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warrenton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Warrenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Warrenton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ridgeway St
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Gr: 9-13 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Warren County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Warren County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3751
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Mariam Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Warrenton, NC include Warren Early College High School, Warren County High School and Warren County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Warrenton?
4 public schools are located in Warrenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Warrenton?
Warrenton public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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