Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools School District
School District · Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Weeksville Elementary
Elizabeth City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sheep-harney Elementary
Elizabeth City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Elizabeth City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#103 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,931
+$819 vs North Carolina median
District size
4,719 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools ranks #103 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Weeksville Elementary (7.7/10), Sheep-harney Elementary (7.5/10), and Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weeksville Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sheep-harney Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth City Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Northeastern High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | River Road Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | J C Sawyer Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | P W Moore Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools is a Elizabeth City, North Carolina school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,719 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,931 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Weeksville Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Elizabeth City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 324
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools spends $13,931 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
Weeksville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools?
Across schools in Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.7%
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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.
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