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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,719 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 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
2,764 Schools
# Students
4,719 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District, 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 65% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#278 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
51%
36%
50%
50%
63%
65%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$13,917
$11,187
Spending / Student
$13,080
$11,612

Best Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Pasquotank Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 Peartree Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1111.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,719 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District 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 School District?
47% of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District 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 School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,080 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 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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