Top 3 Best 27909 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,433 students in 27909, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27909, NC are Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Northeastern High School and Pasquotank County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27909 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27909 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27909, NC Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27909, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27909, NC include Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Northeastern High School and Pasquotank County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27909?
4 public high schools are located in 27909.
What is the racial composition of students in 27909?
27909 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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