For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,861 students in Pitt County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC are Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School and Innovation Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pitt County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pcs Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pcs Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Pitt Community College, 2064 W
Greenville, NC 27835
(252) 493-7821
Greenville, NC 27835
(252) 493-7821
Grades: 9-13
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
D H Conley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 Worthington Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-3440
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #33.
Innovation Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Brewster D107 Mailstop 139, Ea
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 737-3860
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 737-3860
Grades: 9-13
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Junius H Rose High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 321-3640
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 321-3640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #55.
Ayden-grifton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7653 Nc 11 South
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4183
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
North Pitt High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5659 Nc 11 North
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-0054
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-0054
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #77.
South Central
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #88.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
Farmville Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3308 E Wilson Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-5138
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-5138
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-4200
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Pitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Staton Rd, Suite 204
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
451 Belvoir Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1019 Fleming St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC include Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School and Innovation Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pitt County?
10 public high schools are located in Pitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pitt County include: Innovation Early College High School vs. Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School vs. Junius H Rose High School, South Central vs. Junius H Rose High School
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