Top Rankings
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,719 students in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,760 Schools
# Students
4,719 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
100,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
47%
25%
% White
32%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,917 is higher than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,917
$11,192
Spending / Student
$13,080
$11,617
Best Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Weeksville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Pasquotank Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Peartree Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Pasquotank County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
P W Moore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools manages 13 public schools serving 4,719 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is ranked #276 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
47% of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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