For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,937 students in Chowan County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Chowan County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC are John A Holmes High School, D F Walker Elementary School and Chowan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowan County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chowan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chowan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Woodard Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Chowan Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Tyner, NC 27980
(252) 221-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Grades: PK-2
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Chowan County, NC include John A Holmes High School, D F Walker Elementary School and Chowan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chowan County, NC?
4 public schools are located in Chowan County, NC.
What percentage of students in Chowan County, NC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Chowan County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chowan County, NC?
Chowan County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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