C
Below Average
51/100

Washington High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 400 Slatestone Road, Washington, NC 27889
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 19th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
859
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%19/100reading 17th percentile, math 20th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+5 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%35%reading -16 pts, math -29 pts9th percentile (list)
Black17%25%reading -22 pts, math -7 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%—reading -16 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income22%15%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 Slatestone Road
City Washington
ZIP Code 27889
District 3700330
NCES School ID 370033001926
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27889

Understanding the community around Washington High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,382
Per Capita Income $32,960
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,800
Median Rent $823
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
View full data for ZIP 27889 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Washington High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.9%
White 34.1%
Hispanic/Latino 20.4%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 859
Teachers (FTE) 45.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Washington High?
Washington High has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 859 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Washington High serve?
Washington High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Washington High receive per student?
Washington High receives $15,013 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Washington High in 27889 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,184
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
37.1%

Other Schools in 27889

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026