Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District

1200 S Halstead Boulevard
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2247
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District 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 12 public schools serving 4,760 students in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,760 Students
1,549,380 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
96,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#278 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
29%
51%
36%
50%
50%
63%
(21-22)
65%
86%
(2022-23)
32.9%
28.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
46%
24%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,797 is higher than the state median of $11,170. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,968 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,797
$11,170
Spending / Student
$12,968
$11,594

Best Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Weeksville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Pasquotank County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1064 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
P W Moore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,760 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District is ranked #272 out of 314 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 School District?
46% of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% 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 School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,968 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,760 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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