Excellent
#33 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Pamlico County Primary
Elementary School · Pamlico County Schools · Bayboro, NC
An elementary school in Bayboro, NC where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
323 Neals Creek Road, Bayboro, NC 28515
- Math 69% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pamlico County Primary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pamlico County Primary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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
- #1 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 Primary is listed in Pamlico County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pamlico County Primary
Pamlico County Primary is a public elementary school in Bayboro, NC, part of Pamlico County Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pamlico County Primary
What grades does Pamlico County Primary serve?
Pamlico County Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Pamlico County Primary?
Pamlico County Primary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Primary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pamlico County Primary rank in NC?
Pamlico County Primary ranks #33 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pamlico County Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pamlico County Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pamlico County Primary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Pamlico County Primary a charter school?
No, Pamlico County Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pamlico County Primary a Title I school?
No, Pamlico County Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pamlico County Primary?
99.1% of students at Pamlico County Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pamlico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (252) 745-3404
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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