For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 772 students in Pinetown, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Pinetown, NC are Northside High School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinetown, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pinetown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinetown, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinetown, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Pinetown, NC include Northside High School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinetown?
2 public schools are located in Pinetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinetown?
Pinetown public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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