Greene County Schools

301 Kingold Boulevard
Snow Hill, NC 28580-1393
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Greene County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,683 students in Greene County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Greene County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
2,683 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greene County Schools, 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#276 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
31%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

34%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

49%
63%
87%
86.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24.8%
28.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
22%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
34%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
26%
42%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$20,622 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$45 MM
$21,575 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,903
$13,318

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,858
$13,934

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Greene County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Highway 91
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-9044
Gr: 9-13 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Greene Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 School Drive
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-3814
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
West Greene Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Kingold Boulevard
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-3955
Gr: 2-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Middle School Road
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-8191
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Greene County Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Middle School Road
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-0182
Gr: 4-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Snow Hill Primary
502 Se 2nd Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-8113
Gr: K-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greene County Schools?
Greene County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,683 students.
What is the rank of Greene County Schools?
Greene County Schools is ranked #273 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County Schools?
36% of Greene County Schools students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greene County Schools?
Greene County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Greene County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-13
  • Enrollment: 2,683 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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