For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,194 students in Elizabeth City, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth City, NC are Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech and Northeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth City, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elizabeth City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Elizabeth City, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elizabeth City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 W Ehringhaus St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Grades: 5-12
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth City, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Elizabeth City, NC include Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech and Northeastern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elizabeth City?
5 public high schools are located in Elizabeth City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elizabeth City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elizabeth City include: Pasquotank County High School vs. Northeastern High School, Northeastern High School vs. Pasquotank County High School
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