Total enrollment
5,520
-102 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Pasquotank County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Pasquotank County's public-school footprint spans 14 K-12 schools 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.
4-year change in Pasquotank County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pasquotank County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #64 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,774 | #58 of 98 | #1,190 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #60 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #54 of 98 | #2,081 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 90.5% | #63 of 98 | #267 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #29 of 94 | #239 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.
Pasquotank County school rankings
Residents
40,834
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
5,774
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College· 92.3%
- Weeksville Elementary· 61.6%
- Elizabeth City Middle· 53.7%
- Northside Elementary· 46.2%
- Northeastern High· 45.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- P W Moore Elementary· 32.3%
- Pasquotank County High· 36.9%
- J C Sawyer Elementary· 41.6%
- River Road Middle· 42.8%
- Central Elementary· 44.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech | Elizabeth City | High | 05-12 | 760 | · |
| Northeastern High | Elizabeth City | High | 09-12 | 658 | · |
| Pasquotank County High | Elizabeth City | High | 09-12 | 653 | · |
| Central Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 484 | · |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Elizabeth City | Middle | 06-08 | 484 | · |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | PK-05 | 441 | · |
| Northside Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 419 | · |
| River Road Middle | Elizabeth City | Middle | 06-08 | 414 | · |
| J C Sawyer Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 400 | · |
| P W Moore Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 353 | · |
| Weeksville Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 304 | · |
| Pasquotank Elementary | Elizabeth City | Elementary | KG-05 | 254 | · |
| Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College | Elizabeth City | High | 09-12 | 115 | · |
| H L Trigg Community | Elizabeth City | High | 06-12 | 35 | · |
Cities in Pasquotank County
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 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,622 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,520 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Pasquotank County lost 1 school, going from 14 to 13.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data