Public schools in Williamston, NC
7 open public schools with an address in Williamston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,392
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Williamston public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Williamston, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,392 students, an average of 399 per school. The largest campus is Martin County High (752 students), and the largest elementary school is Williamston Primary (361).
Martin County Schools operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Williamston
Elementary schools in Williamston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Hayes Elementary Martin County Schools | 03–05 | 280 | 15.1:1 | |
| Rodgers Elementary Martin County Schools | KG–05 | 219 | 15.4:1 | |
| Williamston Primary Martin County Schools | PK–05 | 361 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Williamston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Middle Martin County Schools | 06–08 | 335 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Williamston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Grass Charter School Bear Grass Charter School · Charter | 05–12 | 445 | 14.4:1 | |
| Martin County High Martin County Schools | 09–12 | 752 | 23.3:1 | |
| Martin Innovative Early College High Martin County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–13 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.7%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black43.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Williamston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,392 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williamston
How many public schools are in Williamston, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Williamston: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,392 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williamston?
Schools with an address in Williamston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Martin County Schools (6 schools), Bear Grass Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Williamston?
Martin County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williamston, with 752 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williamston?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Williamston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bear Grass Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Williamston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williamston public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Williamston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities