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Pasquotank County

North Carolina · Public K-12

Pasquotank County's public-school footprint spans 14 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 5,774, the largest district being Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Pasquotank County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,520
-519 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School 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
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
5,774
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,589
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.5%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
7
2,655 students
Middle
2
898 students
High
5
2,221 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
5,014 students · 2 districts in Pasquotank County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pasquotank 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
White
55%
Hispanic
6%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
13%
Black
43%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.4% under 18

Test scores in Pasquotank County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.

See all 11 schools in Pasquotank County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTechElizabeth CityHigh05-12760·
Northeastern HighElizabeth CityHigh09-12658·
Pasquotank County HighElizabeth CityHigh09-12653·
Central ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05484·
Elizabeth City MiddleElizabeth CityMiddle06-08484·
Sheep-Harney ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryPK-05441·
Northside ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05419·
River Road MiddleElizabeth CityMiddle06-08414·
J C Sawyer ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05400·
P W Moore ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05353·
Weeksville ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05304·
Pasquotank ElementaryElizabeth CityElementaryKG-05254·
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early CollegeElizabeth CityHigh09-12115·
H L Trigg CommunityElizabeth CityHigh06-1235·

Cities in Pasquotank County

Elizabeth City14 schools

About Pasquotank County

In North Carolina, Pasquotank County is a small county of about 40,834 residents. 14 public schools across the county teaches about 5,774 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,589 a year, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 5% above the North Carolina median.

On the school-mix side, Pasquotank County comprises 7 elementary schools (2,655 students), 2 middle schools (898), and 5 high schools (2,221).

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,014 students across Pasquotank County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 6,039 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,520 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Pasquotank County lost 1 school, going from 14 to 13. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 43% to 36%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pasquotank County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pasquotank County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 5,774.
How many high schools are in Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,221 students.
How many middle schools are in Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 898 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,655 students.
What is the largest school district in Pasquotank County?
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is the largest school district in Pasquotank County, serving approximately 5,014 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 40,834, with a median age of 40. About 21.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pasquotank County?
Median household income in Pasquotank County is $66,589, above the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pasquotank County?
Approximately 27.6% of adults 25 and older in Pasquotank County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pasquotank County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 90.5% of students in Pasquotank County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the North Carolina county average of 86.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pasquotank County schools?
Across Pasquotank County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.

Pasquotank County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data