PCS Early College High School

Summary:

PCS Early College High School is a public high school in Winterville, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 322. As part of the Pitt County Schools district, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state in key metrics.

PCS Early College High School has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 31st out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, with particularly strong results for African American and Hispanic students. The school's End-of-Course (EOC) test scores are remarkable, with 93.4% proficiency in English II, 90.9% in Math I, and 97.7% in Math III, far exceeding the district and state averages. As an early college high school, it provides students the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, reflecting its focus on college readiness.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Pitt County Schools district, PCS Early College High School stands out as a top performer. For example, Innovation Early College High ranks 12th in the state, while other local schools like North Pitt High, Farmville Central High, and Ayden-Grifton High have lower rankings and test scores. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, PCS Early College High School has achieved exceptional results, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2064 Warren Drive
       Winterville, NC  28590


(252) 493-7821

District: Pitt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,489 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.4%
White:
34.5%
Hispanic:
25.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details PCS Early College High School ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at PCS Early College High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.4%), White (34.5%), Hispanic (25.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PCS Early College High School is 22, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Pitt County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PCS Early College High School is $7,489, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Pitt County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PCS Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks PCS Early College High School 31st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See PCS Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pitt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pitt County Schools 137th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PCS Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.60 14th 514 97.3%
2021 90.64 65th 594 89.1%
2022 95.60 22nd 621 96.5%
2023 95.56 17th 626 97.3%
2024 94.39 31st 640 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.77 19th 544 96.5%
2023 97.97 14th 597 97.7%
2024 96.01 43rd 613 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.63 19th 594 96.8%
2023 93.87 31st 588 94.7%
2024 93.59 34th 602 94.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.63 84th 398 78.9%
2023 81.74 5th 403 98.8%
2024 67.92 129th 403 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.02 25th 585 95.7%
2023 95.91 27th 602 95.5%
2024 94.49 43rd 607 92.9%
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Rank History for African American students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.31 10th 430 97.7%
2023 98.60 13th 434 97.0%
2024 98.40 18th 437 95.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.59 17th 436 96.1%
2023 98.01 19th 449 95.8%
2024 98.20 12th 454 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at PCS Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.12 10th 534 98.1%
2023 95.42 3rd 537 99.4%
2024 91.87 38th 553 93.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

PCS Early College High School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for PCS Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 21 25 2 23 0 0 3 0 74
2017 46 51 3 47 0 0 4 0 151
2018 61 67 3 73 1 0 7 0 212
2019 84 82 4 89 1 0 8 0 268
2020 103 100 5 91 1 0 11 0 311
2021 105 97 5 88 1 0 15 0 311
2022 108 110 3 74 0 0 14 0 309
2023 111 114 3 82 0 0 12 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PCS Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 74 4.0 18.5 79.7
2017 151 8.0 18.8 94
2018 212 10.0 21.1 96.7
2019 268 11.0 24.2 98.9
2020 311 11.0 28.0 99
2021 311 11.9 25.9 99
2022 309 13.6 22.6 99
2023 322 14.6 22.0 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PCS Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 74 4.0 18.5 79.7
2017 151 8.0 18.8 94
2018 212 10.0 21.1 96.7
2019 268 11.0 24.2 98.9
2020 311 11.0 28.0 99
2021 311 11.9 25.9 99
2022 309 13.6 22.6 99
2023 322 14.6 22.0 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for PCS Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $876 (11.7%) $6,613 (88.3%) $7,489

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PCS Early College High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 514 High schoolsRanks 17th of 626 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (PCS Early College High School)98.7100
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology (Pitt County Schools)57.657.2
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (PCS Early College High School)86.395.8
 9.5%
   End of Course English II (Pitt County Schools)51.555.5
 4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (PCS Early College High School)7594.1
 19.1%
   End of Course Math I (Pitt County Schools)36.344.6
 8.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (PCS Early College High School)87.393.4
 6.1%
   End of Course Math III (Pitt County Schools)46.258.6
 12.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students268322
 20.1%
African American82114
 39%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic8982
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White84111
 32.1%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%99.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about PCS Early College High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended PCS Early College High School.

Students at PCS Early College High School are 35% African American, 34% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! PCS Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 640 North Carolina high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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