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Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,834 students in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
4,834 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
65%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
10 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
578 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
2,267 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
47%
25%
# White Students
1,611 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
33%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
308 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
404
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
377
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
309
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
482
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
413
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
281
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,586 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,769 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,586
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,769
$11,655
Best Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Weeksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Pasquotank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Peartree Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Pasquotank County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #1010.
River Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1111.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
P W Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,834 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District is ranked #276 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
47% of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 12% 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 Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,769 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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