Very Good
#559 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Perquimans Central
Elementary School · Perquimans County Schools · Winfall, NC
A Perquimans County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
PO Box 129, Winfall, NC 27985
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perquimans Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,050/100K
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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
$60,114
Median home value
$87,800
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27985; 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.
Perquimans County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perquimans Central is listed in Perquimans County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perquimans Central
Perquimans Central is a public elementary school in Winfall, NC, part of Perquimans County Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 2,648 schools in NC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perquimans Central
What grades does Perquimans Central serve?
Perquimans Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perquimans Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Perquimans Central is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perquimans Central rank in NC?
Perquimans Central ranks #559 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Perquimans Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Perquimans Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Perquimans Central a charter school?
No, Perquimans Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perquimans Central a Title I school?
No, Perquimans Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perquimans Central?
99.2% of students at Perquimans Central 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Perquimans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (252) 426-5332
- Area population (ZIP 27985)
- 326
- Area median age
- 34.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 27985; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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