Riverside High School had the highest enrollment among Martin County schools, welcoming 425 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Among the 10 schools in Martin County, Bear Grass Charter School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 424 students, while Riverside Middle School welcomed 367 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.
Riverside High School is part of Martin County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Martin County and has a main office in Williamston.
In the previous school year, Riverside High School also had the highest number of students among Martin County schools.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School name | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Williamston | 425 |
| Bear Grass Charter School | Williamston | 424 |
| Riverside Middle School | Williamston | 367 |
| Williamston Primary School | Williamston | 310 |
| South Creek Elementary School | Robersonville | 284 |
| South Creek High School | Robersonville | 223 |
| Rodgers Elementary School | Williamston | 220 |
| South Creek Middle School | ROBERSONVILLE | 200 |
| Jamesville Elementary School | Jamesville | 193 |
| Northeast Regional School – Biotech/Agri | Jamesville | 117 |
