Best Schools in Greenville, North Carolina
31 schools · 17 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Greenville?
Use this page to compare every school in Greenville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ecu Community School
Elementary · East Carolina Community School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Elmhurst Elementary
Elementary · Pitt County Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Northwest Elementary
Elementary · Pitt County Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Greenville for 2026 are Ecu Community School (9.1/10), Elmhurst Elementary (7.7/10), and Northwest Elementary (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
31
23 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$197,450
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
31
23 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$197,450
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greenville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greenville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Greenville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 31 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecu Community School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Elmhurst Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Northwest Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wahl Coates Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Belvoir Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | D H Conley High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | South Greenville Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Lakeforest Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Falkland Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Hope Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $54,498
- Median home value
- $197,450
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 40%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Greenville compares
North Carolina rank
#55 of 255
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above North Carolina avg (6.3)
Median household income
$54k
80% of North Carolina median
Schools in this city
30
Pitt County Schools runs Greenville's public schools
23 public schools. Pitt County Schools is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Greenville is a Pitt County Schools school (22 of 23).
Among 21 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.8 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Greenville, not a citywide average.
- Pitt County Schools22 public · 96%
- East Carolina Community School1 public · 4%
About Schools in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, North Carolina has 22 ranked public schools. Scores range across a meaningful spread, and nearly half — 10 of 22, or 45% — score 7 or higher out of 10. That concentration of high-performing schools signals a competitive public education market and gives families arriving in the city real choices to evaluate.
The city average sits at 6.7 out of 10. That number captures both the system's strength and its internal spread: some schools sit noticeably below that mark, while the top tier pulls well above it. Parents relocating here shouldn't treat the average as a guarantee — the gap between Greenville's strongest and weakest campuses is real, and where you live in the city will shape your starting options considerably.
ECU Community School is the top-ranked school in Greenville, and it isn't close. Its 9.5 score stands substantially above everything else in the city. Behind it, four more elementary schools cluster between 8.0 and 8.3: Chicod (8.3), South Greenville Elementary (8.1), Northwest Elementary (8.1), and Elmhurst Elementary (8.0). All five of the city's highest-performing schools are at the elementary level — a pattern that directly matters for families with young children just entering the system. Greenville's clearest strength is its elementary pipeline.
For parents doing the research, the practical takeaway is geographic selectivity. With 45% of schools scoring 7 or above, high-performing options exist across the city — but they are concentrated, not evenly distributed. ECU Community School's 9.5 is the ceiling and a significant step above the rest. Families planning for the full K–12 arc should map the feeder paths from those top elementary campuses into middle and high school before settling on a neighborhood. The right starting school matters, but so does where that path leads by the time a child is in 8th grade.
Elementary Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 470 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 376 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 390 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 380 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 288 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 819 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 274 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 784 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.1 |
| 10 | 806 students · 3rd–5th | 7.0 |
Show all 17 elementary schools in Greenville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 896 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 623 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 399 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 604 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,707 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 316 students · 9th–UG | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 218 students · 9th–UG | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 1,565 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 248 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Oakwood SchoolPrivate 313 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate 234 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Greenville Christian AcademyPrivate 365 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 48 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Greenville
Greenville, North Carolina · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$54,498
Median Home Value
$197,450
Median Rent
$992/mo
Population
111,331
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
40%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Community Profile
Greenville has a median household income of $54,498. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $197,450, with a median rent of $992/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- North Carolina
- Elementary
- 17
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 5
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Greenville, North Carolina
How many schools are in Greenville, North Carolina?
Greenville has 31 schools, including 23 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Greenville, North Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenville is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Greenville, North Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Ecu Community School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Greenville, North Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Ecu Community School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Greenville, North Carolina?
The top-ranked middle school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Hope Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Greenville, North Carolina?
The top-ranked high school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is D H Conley High with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Greenville, North Carolina?
Greenville is served by 2 school districts: Pitt County Schools, East Carolina Community School.
What is the education level in Greenville, North Carolina?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Greenville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Greenville, North Carolina?
The median household income in Greenville is approximately $54,498 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Greenville, North Carolina?
Yes, Greenville has 8 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Oakwood School with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenville, North Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenville is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenville, North Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.