Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Farmville Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Farmville Central High serves the west part of its school district in Farmville, NC, covering an area of approximately 145.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmville Central High School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
778 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Excellence Every Day
School Rankings
Farmville Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmville Central High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2023 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
4%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmville Central High School's ranking?
Farmville Central High School is ranked #2023 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Farmville Central High School often compared to?
Farmville Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D H Conley High School, Ayden-grifton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmville Central High School?
The graduation rate of Farmville Central High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Farmville Central High School?
778 students attend Farmville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Farmville Central High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmville Central High School?
Farmville Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farmville Central High School offer ?
Farmville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmville Central High School part of?
Farmville Central High School is part of Pitt County Schools.
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