Best Pamlico County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 929 students in Pamlico County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC are Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pamlico County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pamlico County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pamlico County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pamlico County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pamlico County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pamlico County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9005 Nc Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC include Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Pamlico County?
2 public high schools are located in Pamlico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pamlico County?
Pamlico County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pamlico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pamlico County include: Arapahoe Charter School vs. Pamlico County High School

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