For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,690 students in Pamlico County, NC (there are , serving 259 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Pamlico County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC are Pamlico County Primary, Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pamlico County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pamlico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pamlico County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pamlico County Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Neals Creek Road
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3404
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3404
Gr: PK-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Pamlico County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Main Street
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9005 Nc Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Arapahoe, NC 28510
(252) 249-2599
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Fred A Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Anderson Drive
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4611
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4611
Gr: 4-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Pamlico County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15526 Nc Hwy 55 East
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4061
Bayboro, NC 28515
(252) 745-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pamlico County, NC include Pamlico County Primary, Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Pamlico County?
5 public schools are located in Pamlico County.
What percentage of students in Pamlico County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Pamlico County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pamlico County?
Pamlico County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pamlico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pamlico County include: Fred A Anderson Elementary School vs. Arapahoe Charter School, Pamlico County Primary vs. Arapahoe Charter School, Arapahoe Charter School vs. Pamlico County Primary
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