For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 605 students in Pitt County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Pitt County, NC is Winterville Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Grades: K-8
| 605 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenville Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3404 Nc 43
Greenville, NC 27835
(252) 751-0119
Greenville, NC 27835
(252) 751-0119
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Staton Rd, Suite 204
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
451 Belvoir Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1019 Fleming St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pitt County, NC include Winterville Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pitt County?
2 public charter schools are located in Pitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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