Excellent
#439 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Pamlico County High
High School · Pamlico County Schools · Bayboro, NC
A high school in Bayboro, NC where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515
- Math 86% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pamlico County High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
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 Pamlico County 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,857
Median home value
$137,000
Median rent
$598/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pamlico County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pamlico County High is listed in Pamlico County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pamlico County High
Pamlico County High is a public high school in Bayboro, NC, part of Pamlico County Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pamlico County High
What grades does Pamlico County High serve?
Pamlico County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pamlico County High?
Pamlico County High has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County High is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pamlico County High rank in NC?
Pamlico County High ranks #439 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pamlico County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pamlico County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Pamlico County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pamlico County High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pamlico County High a charter school?
No, Pamlico County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pamlico County High a Title I school?
No, Pamlico County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pamlico County High?
97.8% of students at Pamlico County 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
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pamlico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (252) 745-3151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28515)
- 2,759
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 28515; 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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