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Edenton-Chowan Schools School District

800 N Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,833 students in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
1,833 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edenton-Chowan Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#175 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
54%
51%
42%
50%
60%
63%
(21-22)
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
43%
25%
% White
41%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,615 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,233 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,615
$11,187
Spending / Student
$14,233
$11,612

Best Edenton-Chowan Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Chowan Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,833 students.
What is the rank of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District is ranked #176 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
43% of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District?
Edenton-Chowan Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Edenton-Chowan Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,233 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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