Perquimans Central serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Attendance Zone: Perquimans Central's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Winfall, NC, spanning approximately 328.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perquimans Central's student population of 423 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perquimans Central is 0.52, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perquimans Central?
423 students attend Perquimans Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Perquimans Central students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perquimans Central offer ?
Perquimans Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perquimans Central part of?
Perquimans Central is part of Perquimans County Schools.
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