Greene County Schools & Education
Greene County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,152
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#10
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Greene County
Measured School Summary
Greene County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
Greene County spends $8,152 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Greene County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,152
$1,183 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Greene County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Greene County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Greene County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#10
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Greene County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,668 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Greene County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greene County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Greene County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Learning in a Compact District
Greene County features a streamlined network of six public schools that serve 2,668 students. The system is organized into three elementary facilities, one middle school, and two high schools. All schools are managed under a single, unified county district.
A Unified Path to Academic Success
Greene County Schools manages 100% of the public student population, as there are no charter schools in the area. The largest school is Greene Central High, which enrolls 752 students, followed closely by the middle school with 680 students. This centralized structure ensures that students stay together as they progress through specialized primary and intermediate centers.
Quiet Rural Schools with Balanced Sizes
All six schools in the county are located in rural areas, providing a peaceful environment for the average student body of 445. Because the elementary schools are split by grade levels—such as Snow Hill Primary for grades K-1—each school feels specialized and age-appropriate. This unique structure allows for focused resources on specific developmental stages.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Greene County
Reported Enrollment
2,668
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Greene County
Greene County Schools
6 Public Schools in Greene County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Central High | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 752 |
| Greene County Middle | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 680 |
| Snow Hill Primary | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 374 |
| Greene County Intermediate | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 358 |
| West Greene Elementary | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 351 |
| Greene Early College High | Record | Greene County Schools | Snow Hill, 28580Rural: Distant | 9–UG | High | 153 |
Greene County Middle
Greene County Schools
Snow Hill, 28580 / Rural: Distant
Snow Hill Primary
Greene County Schools
Snow Hill, 28580 / Rural: Distant
Greene County Intermediate
Greene County Schools
Snow Hill, 28580 / Rural: Distant
West Greene Elementary
Greene County Schools
Snow Hill, 28580 / Rural: Distant
Greene Early College High
Greene County Schools
Snow Hill, 28580 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,152
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Greene County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Greene County, North Carolina?
Greene County features a streamlined network of six public schools that serve 2,668 students. The system is organized into three elementary facilities, one middle school, and two high schools. All schools are managed under a single, unified county district.
What are the major school districts in Greene County, North Carolina?
Greene County Schools manages 100% of the public student population, as there are no charter schools in the area. The largest school is Greene Central High, which enrolls 752 students, followed closely by the middle school with 680 students. This centralized structure ensures that students stay together as they progress through specialized primary and intermediate centers.
What is the school experience like in Greene County?
All six schools in the county are located in rural areas, providing a peaceful environment for the average student body of 445. Because the elementary schools are split by grade levels—such as Snow Hill Primary for grades K-1—each school feels specialized and age-appropriate. This unique structure allows for focused resources on specific developmental stages.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.