Pitt County Schools & Education
Pitt County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,882
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#72
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pitt County
Measured School Summary
Pitt County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,882 per pupil, Pitt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pitt 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
41 public schools and 3 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
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #72 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,882
$87 below the state average
School coverage
41
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pitt County has 41 public schools across 3 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 Pitt 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.
Dominant-district county
Pitt County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 39 of 41 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#72
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below 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.
Pitt County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
24,091 students
39 listed schools in this county slice.
Winterville Charter Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
592 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
East Carolina Community School
Elementary school only in this slice
123 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pitt County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 39 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 Pitt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pitt 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 Pitt 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.
A Diverse and Expansive Education System
Pitt County operates a large-scale network of 41 public schools serving 24,806 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes 24 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools, plus a specialized education center. This robust system accommodates a high volume of students in both urban and rural settings.
Centralized Districts and Growing Charter Presence
Pitt County Schools dominates the landscape, managing 39 schools and 24,091 students. Alternative options include the Winterville Charter Academy, which serves 592 students. While charter schools make up only 2.4% of total schools, they provide localized alternatives to the large central district.
From Urban Centers to Country Classrooms
Students experience a variety of locales, with 17 schools in city settings and 13 in rural areas. Schools are relatively large, averaging 605 students per campus. Major institutions like D H Conley High serve over 1,700 students, while local middle schools like Hope Middle maintain a smaller feel with 877 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Pitt County
Reported Enrollment
24,806
41 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Pitt County
Pitt County Schools
GuideWinterville Charter Academy
East Carolina Community School
41 Public Schools in Pitt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Profile | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,703 |
| South Central | Profile | Pitt County Schools | Winterville, 28590City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,675 |
| Junius H Rose High | Profile | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27834City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,525 |
| Chicod | Profile | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 958 |
| Hope Middle | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 877 |
| A G Cox Middle | Record | Pitt County Schools | Winterville, 28590Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 865 |
| North Pitt High | Record | Pitt County Schools | Bethel, 27812Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 814 |
| Wintergreen Intermediate | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858City: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 809 |
| Lakeforest Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27834City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 804 |
| Farmville Central High | Record | Pitt County Schools | Farmville, 27828Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 789 |
| Eastern Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 768 |
| Ridgewood Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Winterville, 28590City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 722 |
| Wintergreen Primary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858City: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 722 |
| E B Aycock Middle | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 661 |
| Ayden-Grifton High | Record | Pitt County Schools | Ayden, 28513Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 659 |
| Ayden Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Ayden, 28513Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 638 |
| Creekside Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Winterville, 28590Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 629 |
| C M Eppes Middle | Record | Pitt County Schools | Greenville, 27858City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 626 |
| W H Robinson Elementary | Record | Pitt County Schools | Winterville, 28590Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Farmville Middle | Record | Pitt County Schools | Farmville, 27828Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 611 |
D H Conley High
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, 27858 / Rural: Fringe
South Central
Pitt County Schools
Winterville, 28590 / City: Small
Junius H Rose High
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, 27834 / City: Small
Chicod
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, 27858 / Rural: Distant
Wintergreen Intermediate
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, 27858 / City: Small
Lakeforest Elementary
Pitt County Schools
Greenville, 27834 / City: Small
Ridgewood Elementary
Pitt County Schools
Winterville, 28590 / City: Small
Creekside Elementary
Pitt County Schools
Winterville, 28590 / Suburb: Midsize
W H Robinson Elementary
Pitt County Schools
Winterville, 28590 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,882
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Pitt County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pitt County, North Carolina?
Pitt County operates a large-scale network of 41 public schools serving 24,806 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes 24 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 8 high schools, plus a specialized education center. This robust system accommodates a high volume of students in both urban and rural settings.
What are the major school districts in Pitt County, North Carolina?
Pitt County Schools dominates the landscape, managing 39 schools and 24,091 students. Alternative options include the Winterville Charter Academy, which serves 592 students. While charter schools make up only 2.4% of total schools, they provide localized alternatives to the large central district.
What is the school experience like in Pitt County?
Students experience a variety of locales, with 17 schools in city settings and 13 in rural areas. Schools are relatively large, averaging 605 students per campus. Major institutions like D H Conley High serve over 1,700 students, while local middle schools like Hope Middle maintain a smaller feel with 877 students.
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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.