Northampton County Schools, North Carolina

Northampton County Schools is a unified school district in Northampton County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 16,931 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 537 sq mi (1,390 km²) of land.

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Northampton County Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,931
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Northampton County
Land area
537 sq mi (1,390 km²)
Median household income
$50,086 ± $3,007
Median home value
$114,500 ± $10,415
Water area
13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3703420
Coordinates (central point)
36.421774, -77.398352

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Northampton County Schools, largest first

  1. Gaston Township5,354 people
  2. Kirby Township2,912 people
  3. Rich Square Township2,403 people
  4. Wiccacanee Township1,354 people
  5. Oconeechee Township1,310 people
  6. Jackson Township1,102 people
  7. Roanoke Township1,023 people
  8. Seaboard Township1,022 people
  9. Gaston (town)912 people
  10. Rich Square (town)880 people
  11. Conway (town)832 people
  12. Jackson (town)777 people
All 19
  1. Seaboard (town)585 people
  2. Garysburg (town)572 people
  3. Woodland (town)497 people
  4. Pleasant Hill Township451 people
  5. Severn (town)158 people
  6. Lasker (town)152 people
  7. Milwaukee (CDP)139 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Weldon City Schools13 mi southwest
  2. Roanoke Rapids City Schools15 mi west
  3. Halifax County Schools20 mi southwest
  4. Greensville County Public Schools, Virginia20 mi northwest
  5. Hertford County Schools24 mi east
  6. Southampton County Public Schools, Virginia26 mi northeast
  7. Bertie County Schools35 mi southeast
  8. Brunswick County Public Schools, Virginia35 mi northwest
  9. Warren County Schools39 mi west

These share a boundary with Northampton County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Northampton County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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