For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 24,993 students in Pitt County, NC (there are , serving 2,938 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Pitt County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pitt County, NC are Pcs Early College High School, Hope Middle School and Wintergreen Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Pitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2995 Mills Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Wintergreen Intermediate
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4720 County Home Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-2411
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-2411
Gr: 3-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Chicod
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 Stokestown-st. John Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Gr: PK-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,707 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-13 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 South Bend Dr
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
G R Whitfield
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
W H Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2439 Railroad Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Winterville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Cedar Ln
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4813
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4813
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Stokes
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2683 Nc 903 North
Stokes, NC 27884
(252) 752-6907
Stokes, NC 27884
(252) 752-6907
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
A G Cox Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 W Berkley Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-0180
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-0180
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Ayden Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
192 Third St
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-3672
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-3672
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Ecu Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 Howell St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 737-5600
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 737-5600
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Sam D Bundy Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3994 Grimmersburg Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2013
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2013
Gr: 3-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Ayden Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
187 Third Street
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-2121
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
C M Eppes Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Elm Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 757-2160
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 757-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 E. Washington Street
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-3801
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-3801
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Falkland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Nc 121
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Farmville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3914 Grimmersburg Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2116
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Belvoir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2568 Nc 33 West
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
E B Aycock Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Red Banks Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4181
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Grifton
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Mccrae St
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3434.
Lakeforest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Briarcliff Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Wahl Coates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 5th St
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Pitt County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Staton Rd, Suite 204
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Gr: K-8
451 Belvoir Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Gr: 6-12
1019 Fleming St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-5
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Pitt County, NC include Pcs Early College High School, Hope Middle School and Wintergreen Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Pitt County?
43 public schools are located in Pitt County.
What percentage of students in Pitt County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Pitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pitt County include: Sam D Bundy Elementary School vs. H B Sugg Elementary School, Innovation Early College High School vs. Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School vs. Junius H Rose High School
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