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#1787 of 2,648 schools in NC

Farmville Central High

High School · Pitt County Schools · Farmville, NC

A Pitt County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 209, Farmville, NC 27828

  • Math 37% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,253
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Farmville Central High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Farmville Central High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,523

Median home value

$156,000

Median rent

$947/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

22.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ayden-grifton HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available735Compare →
D H Conley HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,707Compare →
Junius H Rose HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,565Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pitt County Schools

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#30 of 38
District spending per student
$12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Farmville Central High is listed in Pitt County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Farmville Central High

Farmville Central High is a public high school in Farmville, NC, part of Pitt County Schools, serving approximately 782 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,787 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Farmville Central High

What grades does Farmville Central High serve?

Farmville Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Farmville Central High?

Farmville Central High has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmville Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Farmville Central High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Farmville Central High rank in NC?

Farmville Central High ranks #1,787 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Farmville Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Farmville Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Farmville Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmville Central High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Farmville Central High a charter school?

No, Farmville Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Farmville Central High a Title I school?

No, Farmville Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmville Central High?

99.1% of students at Farmville Central High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
782
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pitt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 27828)
8,155
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27828; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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