Pasquotank County High School is a school in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, USA. PCHS's mascot is the Panther. Its school colors are navy blue and silver. It is one of three high schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools system; the other is Northeastern High School.
Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Pasquotank County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pasquotank County High serves the northwest area of Elizabeth City, NC, covering approximately 133.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pasquotank County High School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pasquotank County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasquotank County High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2286 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)55-59%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasquotank County High School's ranking?
Pasquotank County High School is ranked #2286 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pasquotank County High School often compared to?
Pasquotank County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasquotank County High School?
The graduation rate of Pasquotank County High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pasquotank County High School?
653 students attend Pasquotank County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pasquotank County High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pasquotank County High School?
Pasquotank County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pasquotank County High School offer ?
Pasquotank County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pasquotank County High School part of?
Pasquotank County High School is part of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District.
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