Pamlico County Schools & Education
Pamlico County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,306
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#4
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pamlico County
Measured School Summary
Pamlico County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 80/100 and a graduation rate of 95.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Pamlico County spends $8,306 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 100% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pamlico 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
5 public schools and 2 districts 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
80/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
95.7%
7.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,306
$1,337 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pamlico County has 5 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Pamlico 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
Pamlico 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
#4
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 40 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.
Pamlico County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,244 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Arapahoe Charter School
Other grade structure
484 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pamlico County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Pamlico County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pamlico County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pamlico 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.
Elite Performance in a Small Rural System
Pamlico County operates just 5 public schools, yet they serve a total of 1,728 students with remarkable efficiency. The system includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and a K-12 charter school. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a highly personalized educational experience across two districts.
Traditional Schools and a Popular Charter
Pamlico County Schools serves 1,244 students across four traditional campuses. The Arapahoe Charter School is a major player here, enrolling 484 students and representing 20% of the county's school facilities. This mix gives local families the choice between a traditional district and a consolidated charter model.
Every School is Part of the Rural Landscape
All five schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the area's quiet, spread-out nature. With an average school size of 346 students, learners benefit from an environment where they are well-known by staff. Arapahoe Charter is the largest at 484 students, while Fred A Anderson Elementary offers a very intimate 164-student setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Pamlico County
Reported Enrollment
1,728
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Pamlico County
Pamlico County Schools
Arapahoe Charter School
5 Public Schools in Pamlico 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Charter School | Record | Arapahoe Charter School | Arapahoe, 28510Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 484 |
| Pamlico County High | Record | Pamlico County Schools | Bayboro, 28515Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 464 |
| Pamlico County Primary | Record | Pamlico County Schools | Bayboro, 28515Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 345 |
| Pamlico County Middle | Record | Pamlico County Schools | Bayboro, 28515Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 271 |
| Fred A Anderson Elementary | Record | Pamlico County Schools | Bayboro, 28515Rural: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 164 |
Arapahoe Charter School
Arapahoe Charter School
Arapahoe, 28510 / Rural: Distant
Pamlico County Primary
Pamlico County Schools
Bayboro, 28515 / Rural: Distant
Pamlico County Middle
Pamlico County Schools
Bayboro, 28515 / Rural: Distant
Fred A Anderson Elementary
Pamlico County Schools
Bayboro, 28515 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,306
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Pamlico County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pamlico County, North Carolina?
Pamlico County operates just 5 public schools, yet they serve a total of 1,728 students with remarkable efficiency. The system includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and a K-12 charter school. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a highly personalized educational experience across two districts.
What are the major school districts in Pamlico County, North Carolina?
Pamlico County Schools serves 1,244 students across four traditional campuses. The Arapahoe Charter School is a major player here, enrolling 484 students and representing 20% of the county's school facilities. This mix gives local families the choice between a traditional district and a consolidated charter model.
What is the school experience like in Pamlico County?
All five schools in the county are classified as rural, reflecting the area's quiet, spread-out nature. With an average school size of 346 students, learners benefit from an environment where they are well-known by staff. Arapahoe Charter is the largest at 484 students, while Fred A Anderson Elementary offers a very intimate 164-student setting.
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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.