Pamlico County High School

601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515

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Tel: (252) 745-3151

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Pamlico County High School serves 434 students in grades 9-12.

Pamlico County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pamlico County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Pamlico County High School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

434 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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School Rankings

Pamlico County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pamlico County High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#1057 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

42%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

19%

Black

19%

25%

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White

67%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.69

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pamlico County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pamlico County High School's ranking?

Pamlico County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pamlico County High School?

The graduation rate of Pamlico County High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.

How many students attend Pamlico County High School?

434 students attend Pamlico County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Pamlico County High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pamlico County High School?

Pamlico County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Pamlico County High School offer ?

Pamlico County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pamlico County High School part of?

Pamlico County High School is part of Pamlico County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education