Total enrollment
1,628
-73 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Pamlico County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Pamlico County serves about 1,628 K-12 students across 5 public schools, an average of roughly 326 students per school. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Pamlico County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pamlico County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.4% | #26 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,628 | #92 of 98 | #2,411 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #93 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #13 of 98 | #1,373 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.2% | #57 of 98 | #201 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.5% | #52 of 94 | #654 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,390
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,628
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,717
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.2%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
2
465 students
Middle
1
242 students
High
1
423 students
Combined / other
1
498 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pamlico County Schools
1,130 students · 2 districts in Pamlico County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pamlico County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
54
14.2% under 18
Test scores in Pamlico County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Pamlico County High· 59.2%
- Fred A Anderson Elementary· 57.1%
- Pamlico County Middle· 50.4%
- Pamlico County Primary· 47.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Charter School | Arapahoe | Combined | KG-12 | 498 | · |
| Pamlico County High | Bayboro | High | 09-12 | 423 | · |
| Pamlico County Primary | Bayboro | Elementary | PK-03 | 329 | · |
| Pamlico County Middle | Bayboro | Middle | 06-08 | 242 | · |
| Fred A Anderson Elementary | Bayboro | Elementary | 04-05 | 136 | · |
Cities in Pamlico County
About Pamlico County
Across the sparse North Carolina county of Pamlico County of about 12,390 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,628 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,717, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 5% below the North Carolina median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Pamlico County comprises 2 elementary schools (465 students), 1 middle school (242), 1 high school (423), and 1 combined or other schools.
Pamlico County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,130 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,628 students, fell 4% from the 1,701 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pamlico County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data