Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, Farmville Central 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmville Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farmville Central High School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmville Central 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 Farmville Central High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2023 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmville Central High School's ranking?
Farmville Central High School is ranked #2023 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Farmville Central High School often compared to?
Farmville Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D H Conley High School, Ayden-grifton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmville Central High School?
The graduation rate of Farmville Central High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Farmville Central High School?
789 students attend Farmville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Farmville Central High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmville Central High School?
Farmville Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farmville Central High School offer ?
Farmville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmville Central High School part of?
Farmville Central High School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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