For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,461 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 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27909, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
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 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
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 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
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 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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