Washington County Schools, North Carolina

Washington County Schools is a unified school district in Washington County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 10,812 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 347 sq mi (897 km²) of land.

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Washington County Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,812
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Washington County
Land area
347 sq mi (897 km²)
Median household income
$41,813 ± $7,001
Median home value
$125,900 ± $16,607
Water area
75.4 sq mi (195 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3704800
Coordinates (central point)
35.844713, -76.572291

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 Washington County Schools, largest first

  1. Plymouth Township6,221 people
  2. Plymouth (town)3,250 people
  3. Lees Mill Township2,066 people
  4. Scuppernong Township1,746 people
  5. Skinnersville Township779 people
  6. Roper (town)384 people
  7. Creswell (town)217 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. Edenton-Chowan Schools20 mi north
  2. Tyrrell County Schools23 mi east
  3. Perquimans County Schools25 mi north
  4. Bertie County Schools26 mi northwest
  5. Beaufort County Schools29 mi southwest
  6. Martin County Schools31 mi west
  7. Hyde County Schools38 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Washington 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 Washington County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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