J S Waters School
Public
Elementary Grades K–8 C+School Grade
Part of Chatham County Schools
55 J S Waters School Road, Goldston, NC 27252 · (919) 898-2259
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Academic performance
Math proficiency42%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
222Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
99%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten20
Grade 132
Grade 226
Grade 317
Grade 426
Grade 529
Grade 623
Grade 720
Grade 829
Students
White · 65%144
Hispanic · 16%35
Black · 11%24
Two or more races · 8%18
Asian · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
227’20
195’21
193’22
208’23
222’24
Location
55 J S Waters School Road Goldston
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.