Is Pamlico County High a good school?

Pamlico County High ranks 272 nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pamlico County High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Pamlico County High.

What is the racial makeup of Pamlico County High?

Students at Pamlico County High are 63% White, 16% African American, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pamlico County High?

Pamlico County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fred A Anderson Elementary Elementary : Pamlico County Primary Middle : Pamlico County Middle

Pamlico County High

Summary:

Pamlico County High is a public high school located in Bayboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 464. The school is part of the Pamlico County Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Pamlico County High has shown strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in several End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state in Biology (64.1% vs. 53.4%), Math I (46.3% vs. 36.9%), and Math III (67% vs. 57.6%). The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 63.15% White, 16.38% African American, 9.91% Hispanic, and 9.7% two or more races. Additionally, Pamlico County High has shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 126 out of 437 North Carolina high schools for African American students and 82 out of 454 for Hispanic students, both with a 4-star rating.

However, Pamlico County High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and the school's performance is generally lower compared to nearby high schools in the Craven County Board of Education district, such as Early College EAST High and Craven Early College High, which are both ranked significantly higher. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present unique challenges. By addressing these areas for improvement, Pamlico County High can strive to provide an even more robust and equitable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515

(252) 745-3151

District: Pamlico County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,230

Feeder schools for Pamlico County High:

Elementary:	Fred A Anderson Elementary
	Pamlico County Primary
Middle:	Pamlico County Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 464

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.1%

African American:

16.4%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pamlico County High ranks better than 57.5% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), African American (16.4%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pamlico County High is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Pamlico County High employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pamlico County High is $14,230.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pamlico County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pamlico County High 272^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Pamlico County High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pamlico County Schools 79^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pamlico County High

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Rank History for all students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	46.15	265^th	431	38.5%
2007	41.76	292^nd	453	35.5%
2008	49.99	247^th	477	48.2%
2009	62.07	144^th	490	70.6%
2010	66.41	115^th	499	77.0%
2011	59.53	191^st	506	62.3%
2012	36.14	339^th	502	32.5%
2013	35.08	273^rd	505	45.9%
2014	21.87	341^st	451	24.4%
2015	44.40	224^th	531	57.8%
2016	32.87	294^th	507	42.0%
2017	64.81	108^th	476	77.3%
2018	59.92	151^st	469	67.8%
2019	50.84	201^st	514	60.9%
2021	34.64	371^st	594	37.5%
2022	39.74	355^th	621	42.8%
2023	49.14	296^th	626	52.7%
2024	54.02	272^nd	640	57.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.85	93^rd	226	58.8%
2023	32.43	181^st	249	27.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	55.44	126^th	424	70.3%
2019	53.77	112^th	446	74.9%
2021	37.60	211^th	432	51.2%
2022	39.06	300^th	544	44.9%
2023	42.67	292^nd	597	51.1%
2024	52.34	228^th	613	62.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.85	157^th	449	65.0%
2019	42.14	253^rd	475	46.7%
2021	27.89	313^th	475	34.1%
2022	48.77	291^st	594	51.0%
2023	53.22	266^th	588	54.8%
2024	53.17	270^th	602	55.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	44.32	155^th	349	55.6%
2019	42.81	189^th	364	48.1%
2022	24.47	266^th	330	19.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	52.29	176^th	325	45.8%
2021	52.92	193^rd	337	42.7%
2022	66.47	140^th	398	64.8%
2023	55.58	212^th	403	47.4%
2024	67.79	132^nd	403	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.35	168^th	463	63.7%
2019	55.67	165^th	488	66.2%
2021	39.64	239^th	481	50.3%
2022	29.54	417^th	585	28.7%
2023	42.06	326^th	602	45.8%
2024	52.26	272^nd	607	55.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	33.39	230^th	359	35.9%
2019	38.01	189^th	369	48.8%
2021	27.65	256^th	364	29.7%
2022	30.69	287^th	430	33.3%
2023	49.90	164^th	434	62.2%
2024	57.67	126^th	437	71.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	91.23	16^th	340	95.3%
2019	83.81	24^th	354	93.2%
2021	41.18	163^rd	370	55.9%
2023	74.75	87^th	449	80.6%
2024	78.78	82^nd	454	81.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pamlico County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.85	144^th	427	66.3%
2019	43.98	227^th	444	48.9%
2021	24.46	328^th	439	25.3%
2022	32.08	378^th	534	29.2%
2023	40.40	324^th	537	39.7%
2024	41.38	335^th	553	39.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I graduated from Pamlico County High with honors in 2010. I never wrote a single paper in my four years of attendance besides my tenth grade writing EOC essay and the essay a attempted in AP English 4. The only homework that I was ever held accountable for was in Lois Moye's calc and pre-calc classes and Rob Wolbert's US history class. Those two are the only teachers there that actually cater to students that don't want to live on welfare for the rest of their lives. After graduating, I attended Western Carolina Univeresity, where I failed ENG 101 twice. Actually, I failed everything except math because it was the only class that didn't require a research paper. I was literally told that I write on an eighth grade level. Currently, I am at a community college trying to catch up so I can finish my degree. Again, I would like to reiterate, I graduated WITH HONORS! I wasn't just some slacker who wants to lay blame for their own problems, I had a 3.7GPA when I graduated. Please, if you care at all about your child's future at all, DO NOT send them through Pamlico County Schools!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pamlico County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	420	228	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1989	406	203	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	615
1990	403	185	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	594
1991	389	182	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	575
1992	421	174	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
1993	416	191	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
1994	399	206	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
1995	370	212	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
1996	370	212	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
1997	366	223	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
1998	372	241	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	626
1999	373	231	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	615
2000	389	252	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	653
2001	402	220	4	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	638
2002	431	196	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	640
2003	431	196	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	640
2004	455	208	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	679
2005	447	201	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	661
2006	443	205	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
2007	432	179	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	633
2008	400	157	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	10	583
2009	409	155	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2010	389	136	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	544
2011	380	126	3	9	5	1	11	0	535
2012	379	123	3	13	5	1	11	0	535
2013	329	127	3	17	5	0	9	0	490
2014	314	124	5	21	5	0	10	0	479
2015	314	111	6	25	5	0	14	0	475
2016	286	112	6	28	2	0	14	0	448
2017	293	94	3	29	2	1	14	0	436
2018	272	95	4	32	3	0	20	0	426
2019	286	91	1	41	2	0	27	0	448
2020	288	89	4	40	2	0	27	0	450
2021	289	81	2	35	1	0	26	0	434
2022	292	78	2	43	1	0	34	0	450
2023	293	76	3	46	1	0	45	0	464

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 Pamlico County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	648	47.0	13.7	19.6
1989	615	47.0	13.0	29.6
1990	594	47.0	12.6	24.4
1991	575	47.0	12.2	25.2
1992	598	47.0	12.7	10.9
1993	610	44.0	13.9	15.9
1994	613	46.0	13.3	15.8
1995	590	45.0	13.1	21.2
1996	590	45.0	13.1	21.2
1997	598	45.0	13.3	21.7
1998	626	51.0	12.3	25.4
1999	615	56.0	11.0	29.1
2000	653	56.0	11.7	27.6
2001	638	55.0	11.6	34.3
2002	640	55.0	11.6	39.5
2003	640	55.0	11.6	39.5
2004	679	53.0	12.8	39.9
2005	661	53.0	12.5	33.9
2006	666	53.0	12.6	36
2007	633	50.9	12.4	36.5
2008	583	50.2	11.6	46.6
2009	583	46.9	12.4	46.3
2010	544	44.8	12.1	46.7
2011	535	42.5	12.5	48.4
2012	535	39.9	13.4	49.3
2013	490	41.0	11.9	51
2014	479	41.0	11.6	50.7
2015	475	41.0	11.5	99.4
2016	448	40.0	11.2	48
2017	436	40.8	10.6	36
2018	426	37.1	11.4	39.9
2019	448	35.7	12.5	39.7
2020	450	37.4	12.0	38.9
2021	434	37.5	11.5	24.4
2022	450	38.0	11.8	28.2
2023	464	40.0	11.6	53.7

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 Pamlico County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	648	47.0	13.7	19.6
1989	615	47.0	13.0	29.6
1990	594	47.0	12.6	24.4
1991	575	47.0	12.2	25.2
1992	598	47.0	12.7	10.9
1993	610	44.0	13.9	15.9
1994	613	46.0	13.3	15.8
1995	590	45.0	13.1	21.2
1996	590	45.0	13.1	21.2
1997	598	45.0	13.3	21.7
1998	626	51.0	12.3	25.4
1999	615	56.0	11.0	29.1
2000	653	56.0	11.7	27.6
2001	638	55.0	11.6	34.3
2002	640	55.0	11.6	39.5
2003	640	55.0	11.6	39.5
2004	679	53.0	12.8	39.9
2005	661	53.0	12.5	33.9
2006	666	53.0	12.6	36
2007	633	50.9	12.4	36.5
2008	583	50.2	11.6	46.6
2009	583	46.9	12.4	46.3
2010	544	44.8	12.1	46.7
2011	535	42.5	12.5	48.4
2012	535	39.9	13.4	49.3
2013	490	41.0	11.9	51
2014	479	41.0	11.6	50.7
2015	475	41.0	11.5	99.4
2016	448	40.0	11.2	48
2017	436	40.8	10.6	36
2018	426	37.1	11.4	39.9
2019	448	35.7	12.5	39.7
2020	450	37.4	12.0	38.9
2021	434	37.5	11.5	24.4
2022	450	38.0	11.8	28.2
2023	464	40.0	11.6	53.7

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 Pamlico County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$961 (6.8%)	$13,270 (93.3%)	$14,230

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pamlico County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 296^th of 626 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Pamlico County High)	53.1	57.9	4.8%
End of Course Biology (Pamlico County Schools)	53.1	57.9	4.8%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Pamlico County High)	54.5	48	6.5%
End of Course English II (Pamlico County Schools)	54.5	48	6.5%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Pamlico County High)	31.3	49.2	17.9%
End of Course Math I (Pamlico County Schools)	31.3	49.2	17.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Pamlico County High)	82.8	57.7	25.1%
End of Course Math III (Pamlico County Schools)	82.8	57.7	25.1%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	464	3.6%
African American	91	76	16.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	41	46	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	293	2.4%
Two or More Races	27	45	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	53.7%	13.9%

Schools Near Pamlico County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pamlico County High	Public	9-12	601 Main Street	Bayboro	28515	Pamlico County	Pamlico County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 745-3151	464	40	11.6	53.7%	293 (63.1%)	76 (16.4%)	46 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.7%)	54	272^nd of 640 public high schools	57.5%		49.1	296^th of 626 public high schools	52.7%	24	64.1	53.3	46.3	67.0	$14,230	$961	$13,270
Craven Early College High	Public	9-12	800 College Court	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 637-5706	226	8	26.9	40.3%	121 (53.5%)	33 (14.6%)	37 (16.4%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	92	57^th of 640 public high schools	91.1%		88.6	85^th of 626 public high schools	86.4%	28	82.5	92.3	91.9	88.9	$7,415	$228	$7,188
New Bern High	Public	9-12	4200 Academic Drive	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 514-6400	1,631	91	17.9	53.3%	740 (45.4%)	523 (32.1%)	174 (10.7%)	112 (6.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (4.8%)	34.5	408^th of 640 public high schools	36.3%		34	407^th of 626 public high schools	35.0%	1	46.9	57.9	24.7	49.0	$8,493	$924	$7,569
Havelock High	Public	9-12	101 Webb Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5112	1,104	62	17.9	49.1%	500 (45.3%)	289 (26.2%)	164 (14.9%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.1%)	122 (11.1%)	47.8	311^th of 640 public high schools	51.4%		55	258^th of 626 public high schools	58.8%	53	61.5	61.3	47.0	42.8	$9,356	$1,044	$8,312
Early College EAST High	Public	9-12	104 Middle School Lane	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5194	203	9	23.8	23.2%	138 (68.0%)	23 (11.3%)	25 (12.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.4%)	91.2	64^th of 640 public high schools	90.0%		91	59^th of 626 public high schools	90.6%	5	79.5	94.9	75.8	95.7	$7,531	$242	$7,289

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