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#1127 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 43% in state
Pactolus
Elementary School · Pitt County Schools · Greenville, NC
A Pitt County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3405 Yankee Hall Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pactolus score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Pactolus 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$48,081
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27834; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G R WhitfieldEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Ayden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 621 | Compare → |
| ChicodEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 948 | Compare → |
| Ridgewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 713 | Compare → |
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
- #18 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
Pactolus is listed in Pitt County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pactolus
Pactolus is a public elementary school in Greenville, NC, part of Pitt County Schools, serving approximately 635 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,127 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pactolus
What grades does Pactolus serve?
Pactolus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pactolus?
Pactolus has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pactolus?
The student-teacher ratio at Pactolus is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pactolus rank in NC?
Pactolus ranks #1,127 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pactolus's MySchoolScout rating?
Pactolus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Pactolus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pactolus has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pactolus a charter school?
No, Pactolus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pactolus a Title I school?
No, Pactolus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pactolus?
99.5% of students at Pactolus 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (252) 752-6941
- Area population (ZIP 27834)
- 55,073
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 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 27834; 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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