Greene County Schools

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Snow Hill, North Carolina - 6 schools

An equity score of 88/100 ranks Greene County Schools #5 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,182 per pupil, Greene County Schools ranks #36 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,668
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$15,182
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greene County Schools operates 6 public schools serving 2,668 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greene County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,182 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 11.5% local, 64.5% state, and 24.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 88/100, ranked #5 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 313.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% African American, 25.9% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Greene County Middle, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.

Its largest campus is Greene Central High, enrolling 776 students (29% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Greene Early College High, at 166 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Greene Central High accounts for 28.8% of all Greene County Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Greene County Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greene County Schools school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Greene County Schools school enrollment ranges from 166 students (lowest) to 776 students (highest), a spread of 610 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greene County Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 99.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is a supermajority of the population — well past the 75% concentration-grant threshold that unlocks extra funding on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Greene County Schools student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Greene County Schools is typically wider than the Greene County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Greene County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Greene County Schools is typically wider than the Greene County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.0%
Federal
64.5%
State
11.5%
Local

Funding Equity

88
Equity Score
5 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Greene County Schools.

White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 31.8%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 67.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Greene County Schools's schools, above the North Carolina average of 56.1.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Greene County Middle 68.6
  2. 2 Greene Central High 68.5
  3. 3 Snow Hill Primary 68.4
  4. 4 Greene County Intermediate 68.3
  5. 5 West Greene Elementary 68.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
313.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Greene County Schools

School Enrollment
Greene Central High
776
Greene County Middle
602
Snow Hill Primary
403
West Greene Elementary
402
Greene County Intermediate
350
Greene Early College High
166

How Greene County Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Martin County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ashe County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Roanoke Rapids City Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Hertford County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Newton Conover City Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Greene County Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greene County Schools?

Greene County Schools has 6 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,668 students.

How much does Greene County Schools spend per student?

Greene County Schools spends $15,182 per student. The district has an equity score of 88/100, ranking #5 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Greene County Schools?

Greene County Schools students are 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% African American, 25.9% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greene County Schools?

Greene County Schools has an equity score of 88/100, ranking #5 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.