Enrollment
653
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County High
Federal NCES profile for Pasquotank County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370354002537
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasquotank County High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasquotank County High has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasquotank County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pasquotank County High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pasquotank County High
Pasquotank County High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling 653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #282.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 653 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elizabeth City's high schools, it stands alongside Northeastern High (658 students): Pasquotank County High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students) and Central Elementary (484 students) alongside Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County High compares
Pasquotank 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 43.2%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Pasquotank County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, which includes Pasquotank County High.
$13,245
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 19.4%
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 Pasquotank County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasquotank County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~653 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pasquotank County High
How many students attend Pasquotank County High?
Pasquotank County High has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth City, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank County High is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasquotank County High?
99.5% of students at Pasquotank County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasquotank County High?
The largest demographic group at Pasquotank County High is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasquotank County High?
Pasquotank County High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pasquotank County High rank among high schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasquotank County High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
Is Pasquotank County High a good school?
Pasquotank County High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Pasquotank County High, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Central Elementary (484 students), and Elizabeth City Middle (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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