Pitt County Schools School District
School District · Greenville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
39
23 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
24,327
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
39
23 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
24,327
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#26 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,253
$859 vs North Carolina median
District size
24,327 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Pitt County Schools ranks #26 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Pitt County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 36 schools. Its top-rated schools are G R Whitfield (8.8/10), Ayden Elementary (8.7/10), and Creekside Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Pitt County Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pitt County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pitt County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (36 of 39). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G R Whitfield | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ayden Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Creekside Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridgewood Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Elmhurst Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Northwest Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Wahl Coates Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Grifton | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | D H Conley High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakeforest Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 39 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pitt County Schools
Pitt County Schools is a Greenville, North Carolina school district serving 39 schools.The district educates 24,327 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $12,253 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Pitt County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is G R Whitfield, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Pitt County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pitt County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pitt County Schools with test data.
Schools in Pitt County Schools
39 schoolsElementary Schools23
Middle Schools7
High Schools8
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Greenville
- Total Enrollment
- 24,327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,578
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Pitt County Schools has 39 schools in total — 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pitt County Schools?
The average composite rating for Pitt County Schools is 6.8/10. 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 Pitt County Schools?
Pitt County Schools's district-level spending was $12,253 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 Pitt County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pitt County Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pitt County Schools?
G R Whitfield is the highest-rated school in Pitt County Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Pitt County Schools?
Across schools in Pitt County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pitt County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Pitt County Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 39 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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.
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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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