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Pamlico County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
4
Schools
1,244
Students
$18,273
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
81.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pamlico County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 1,244 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,273 is above average for a US public school district. 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fred A Anderson Elementary04–05164
Pamlico County PrimaryPK–03345
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pamlico County Middle06–08271
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pamlico County High09–12464
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,273+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
22%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
17.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,244
Students
82%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,273 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pamlico County Schools?
Pamlico County Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,244 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pamlico County Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pamlico County Schools spend per student?
Pamlico County Schools spends $18,273 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pamlico County Schools?
82% of students in Pamlico County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pamlico County Schools?
No, Pamlico County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pamlico County Schools serve?
Pamlico County Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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