Town guide · Coastal Plain
Edenton
A town in Chowan County, home to 4,546 people.
36.06° N · -76.6° W · Chowan County
–Ray Arts IndexPreview grade · see the report card ↓Events in Edenton
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- CUPOLA HOUSE ASSOCIATIONCultural Heritage Organization
- Friends Of State Historic Sites-edenton IncCultural Heritage Organization
- EDENTON HISTORICAL COMMISSIONCultural Heritage Organization
- NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUMMuseum
- EDENTON COTTON MILL MUSEUM OF HISTORYMuseum
- Hannibal Badham Foundation IncMuseum
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Report Card
Ray Arts Index · 2026
Previewmethod v1.2
- Town
- Edenton
- County
- Chowan County
- Standing
- Not yet graded
| Subject | Weight | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Local government supportExtra weightArts budget, arts office, grants, parks & rec arts | 18% | – |
| Arts educationExtra weightSchool district arts programs, arts schools and camps | 12% | – |
| Arts placesVenues, museums and galleries | 18% | – |
| ActivityArts events each month | 13.5% | – |
| FestivalsActive arts festivals | 13.5% | – |
| Arts organizationsArts nonprofits and their budgets | 13.5% | – |
| Creative economyArts businesses and working artists | 7% | – |
| HeritageLong-running arts institutions and history groups | 4.5% | – |
Overall
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HonorsNone yet
Marking scaleA 80+ · B 65+ · C 50+ (national typical) · D 35+ · F below 35 · Inc. not yet measured
Teacher’s remarks
The Ray Arts Index gives extra weight to local government support and arts education, because public investment in the arts, and in teaching it, is how creative communities grow.
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