Pitt County Schools School District
School District · Greenville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
39
23 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
39
23 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#56 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
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
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. The district invests $12,253 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Pitt County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ayden Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pitt County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 23
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Greenville
- Total Enrollment
- 24,327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,578
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pitt County Schools?
Pitt County Schools spends $12,253 per student per year.
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?
Ayden Elementary is the highest-rated school in Pitt County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Pitt County Schools?
Across schools in Pitt County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. 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 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
Compare Pitt County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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