Total enrollment
5,520
-519 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
14 schools in Elizabeth City
North Carolina · Public K-12
Across Elizabeth City, 14 public K-12 schools serve approximately 5,774 students across 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high.
7-year change in Elizabeth City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 43%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
42%
was 43%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 484 |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 484 |
| Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College | High | 09-12 | 115 |
| H L Trigg Community | High | 06-12 | 35 |
| J C Sawyer Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 400 |
| Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech | High | 05-12 | 760 |
| Northeastern High | High | 09-12 | 658 |
| Northside Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 419 |
| P W Moore Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 353 |
| Pasquotank County High | High | 09-12 | 653 |
| Pasquotank Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 254 |
| River Road Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 414 |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 441 |
| Weeksville Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 304 |
About Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City is a mid-sized North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 14 schools and 5,774 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high.
Average school size in Elizabeth City is around 412 students, 28% below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,520 students, contracted 9% from the 6,039 reported in SY 2017-18. Elizabeth City now counts 13 public schools, down from 14 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 43% to 36%.
On allk12, the community for Elizabeth City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.