Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools School District
School District · Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
4,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
4,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#35 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above 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 #35 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pasquotank Elementary (8.7/10), J C Sawyer Elementary (8.5/10), and Weeksville Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Pasquotank Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | J C Sawyer Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Weeksville Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Central Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Northeastern High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Elizabeth City Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Pasquotank County High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | River Road Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Northside Elementary | 5.8 / 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. District-level spending was $13,931 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pasquotank Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Elizabeth City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 324
- District spending per student
- $13,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,931 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Pasquotank Elementary is the highest-rated school in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
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 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. 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 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
How we rate schools
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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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