For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,728 students in Pamlico County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 259 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Pamlico County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC are Pamlico County Primary, Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pamlico County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pamlico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pamlico County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pamlico County Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Neals Creek Road
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3404
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3404
Grades: PK-3
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Pamlico County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9005 Nc Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Grades: K-12
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Fred A Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Anderson Drive
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4611
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4611
Grades: 4-5
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Pamlico County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15526 Nc Hwy 55 East
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4061
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4061
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC include Pamlico County Primary, Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Pamlico County?
5 public schools are located in Pamlico County.
What percentage of students in Pamlico County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Pamlico County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pamlico County?
Pamlico County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pamlico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pamlico County include: Arapahoe Charter School vs. Pamlico County Primary, Arapahoe Charter School vs. Fred A Anderson Elementary School, Arapahoe Charter School vs. Pamlico County High School
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