Perquimans Central

Perquimans Central is an elementary campus of mid-tier scale in Winfall, North Carolina, operated by Perquimans County Schools, serveing 423 students in grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 4 schools in Perquimans County Schools (1,786 students total), Perquimans Central accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Perquimans Central reports that 65% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 21% Black, 8% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Perquimans Central lists 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.6:1. The state averages about 14.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, census data for Perquimans County shows median household income runs about $67,917, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Perquimans Central is one of 4 public schools in Perquimans County (combined enrollment of about 1,786 students).

The closest other public school is Perquimans County Middle, roughly 0.8 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Perquimans Central operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 10%: 386 students in 2018 compared to 423 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Perquimans Central community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.