Pamlico County Schools

507 Anderson Drive
Bayboro, NC 28515-9799
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pamlico County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,130 students in Pamlico County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Pamlico County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
1,130 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pamlico County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#183 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
50%
51%
45%
50%
63%
63%
(21-22)
85-89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
19%
24%
% White
58%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,326 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,796 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,326
$11,168
Spending / Student
$16,796
$11,592

Best Pamlico County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pamlico County Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 Neals Creek Road
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3404
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pamlico County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fred A Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Anderson Drive
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4611
Gr: 4-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Pamlico County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15526 Nc Hwy 55 East
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pamlico County Schools?
Pamlico County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,130 students.
What is the rank of Pamlico County Schools?
Pamlico County Schools is ranked #182 out of 314 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pamlico County Schools?
58% of Pamlico County Schools students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pamlico County Schools?
Pamlico County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Pamlico County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,796 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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