For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 8,275 students in Pitt County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pitt County, NC are Hope Middle School, Chicod and G R Whitfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pitt County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2995 Mills Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Chicod
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 Stokestown-st. John Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Gr: PK-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
G R Whitfield
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Stokes
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2683 Nc 903 North
Stokes, NC 27884
(252) 752-6907
Stokes, NC 27884
(252) 752-6907
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
A G Cox Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Ayden Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
192 Third St
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-3672
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-3672
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
C M Eppes Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Elm Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 757-2160
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 757-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 E. Washington Street
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-3801
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-3801
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Farmville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3914 Grimmersburg Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2116
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
E B Aycock Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Red Banks Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4181
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Grifton
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Mccrae St
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Wellcome Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Memorial Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-5938
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-5938
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Spruce St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Pitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Staton Rd, Suite 204
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Gr: K-8
451 Belvoir Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Gr: 6-12
1019 Fleming St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-5
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pitt County, NC include Hope Middle School, Chicod and G R Whitfield.
How many public middle schools are located in Pitt County?
17 public middle schools are located in Pitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pitt County include: A G Cox Middle School vs. Hope Middle School, Hope Middle School vs. A G Cox Middle School, Farmville Middle School vs. Ayden Middle School
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