For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 929 students in Pamlico County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC are Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pamlico County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pamlico County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pamlico County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pamlico County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best High Schools in Pamlico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pamlico County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9005 Nc Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pamlico County, NC include Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Pamlico County?
2 public high schools are located in Pamlico County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pamlico County?
Pamlico County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pamlico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pamlico County include: Arapahoe Charter School vs. Pamlico County High School
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