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#2605 of 2,648 schools in NC
H L Trigg Community
High School · Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools · Elizabeth City, NC
An Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1004 Parkview Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- Math 10% proficient (2016)
- Reading 10% proficient (2016)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H L Trigg Community score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2009–2016), then recovered 5 points since 2013, reaching 10% in 2016.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H L Trigg Community 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth City), 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
$64,039
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvtechCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Northeastern HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
H L Trigg Community is listed in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H L Trigg Community
H L Trigg Community is a public high school in Elizabeth City, NC, part of Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools, serving approximately 38 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,605 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H L Trigg Community
What grades does H L Trigg Community serve?
H L Trigg Community serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend H L Trigg Community?
H L Trigg Community has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H L Trigg Community?
The student-teacher ratio at H L Trigg Community is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H L Trigg Community rank in NC?
H L Trigg Community ranks #2,605 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is H L Trigg Community's MySchoolScout rating?
H L Trigg Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 H L Trigg Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H L Trigg Community has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is H L Trigg Community a charter school?
No, H L Trigg Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H L Trigg Community a Title I school?
No, H L Trigg Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H L Trigg Community?
92.1% of students at H L Trigg Community 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pasquotank County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (252) 335-1765
- Area population (ZIP 27909)
- 40,878
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 27909; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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