Enrollment
423
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayboro, NC
Pamlico County High
Federal NCES profile for Pamlico County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370351001450
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pamlico County High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bayboro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pamlico County High has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, NC.
School address
District: Pamlico County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370351001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pamlico County High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pamlico County High
Pamlico County High is a mid-sized high school in Bayboro, North Carolina, enrolling 423 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Pamlico County High is leaner than roughly 93% of North Carolina schools and 33% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 400 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pamlico County Schools spends $17,355 per pupil, 44% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 423 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County Primary (329 students) and Pamlico County Middle (242 students) alongside Pamlico County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pamlico County High compares
Pamlico County High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,355
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Pamlico County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pamlico County Schools, which includes Pamlico County High.
$17,355
Per student
+44%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.0%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pamlico County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pamlico County Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred a Anderson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pamlico County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pamlico County High
How many students attend Pamlico County High?
Pamlico County High has 423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County High is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pamlico County High?
49.8% of students at Pamlico County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pamlico County High?
The largest demographic group at Pamlico County High is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Bayboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pamlico County High?
Pamlico County High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pamlico County High rank among public schools in Bayboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bayboro on the city page.
Is Pamlico County High a good school?
Pamlico County High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pamlico County Schools?
Besides Pamlico County High, Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County Primary (329 students), Pamlico County Middle (242 students), and Fred a Anderson Elementary (136 students). See the Pamlico County Schools district page for the complete list.
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