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Pasquotank County High

High School · Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools · Elizabeth City, NC

An Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1064 Northside Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

  • Math 57% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$13,931
Chronic Absenteeism47.7%

Students at Pasquotank County High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pasquotank 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·9 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.5 mi240Compare →
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified6.29–124.1 mi113Compare →
Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–94.8 mi19Compare →
H L Trigg CommunityEnrollment path unverified2.76–12Not available38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 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

Pasquotank County High is listed in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pasquotank County High

Pasquotank County High is a public high school in Elizabeth City, NC, part of Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools, serving approximately 616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,172 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pasquotank County High

What grades does Pasquotank County High serve?

Pasquotank County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pasquotank County High?

Pasquotank County High has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pasquotank County High rank in NC?

Pasquotank County High ranks #2,172 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Pasquotank County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pasquotank County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Pasquotank County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasquotank County High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pasquotank County High a charter school?

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

Is Pasquotank County High a Title I school?

No, Pasquotank County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pasquotank County High?

99.5% of students at Pasquotank 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
616
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pasquotank County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 27909)
40,878
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
39.1
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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