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Pitt County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
38
Schools
23,792
Students
$13,053
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
71.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pitt County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 23,792 students across 38 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,053 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (38)
Elementary Schools22 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ayden ElementaryPK–05638
Belvoir ElementaryPK–05373
Bethel ElementaryPK–08274
ChicodPK–08958
Creekside ElementaryPK–05629
Eastern ElementaryKG–05768
Elmhurst ElementaryKG–05460
Falkland ElementaryPK–05249
G R WhitfieldPK–08533
GriftonPK–08391
H B Sugg ElementaryPK–02401
Lakeforest ElementaryPK–05804
Northwest ElementaryPK–05365
PactolusPK–08600
Ridgewood ElementaryKG–05722
Sam D Bundy Elementary03–05378
South Greenville ElementaryKG–05281
StokesPK–08238
W H Robinson ElementaryPK–05616
Wahl Coates ElementaryPK–05423
Wintergreen Intermediate03–05809
Wintergreen PrimaryPK–02722
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A G Cox Middle06–08865
Ayden Middle06–08388
C M Eppes Middle06–08626
E B Aycock Middle06–08661
Farmville Middle06–08611
Hope Middle06–08877
Wellcome Middle06–08413
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ayden-Grifton High09–12659
D H Conley High09–121,703
Farmville Central High09–12789
Innovation Early College High09–13211
Junius H Rose High09–121,525
North Pitt High09–12814
PCS Early College High School09–13322
South Central09–121,675
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vidant HealthPK–1221
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,053Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
20%
State
58.7%
Local (property tax)
20.2%
Federal
21.1%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
38
Schools
23,792
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 38 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Pitt County Schools has 38 public schools, serving a total of 23,792 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pitt County Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pitt County Schools spend per student?
Pitt County Schools spends $13,053 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pitt County Schools?
71% of students in Pitt County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pitt County Schools?
No, Pitt County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pitt County Schools serve?
Pitt County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Pitt County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pitt County Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.