For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,480 students in Pasquotank County, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 700 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Pasquotank County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pasquotank County, NC are Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Weeksville Elementary School and Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasquotank County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pasquotank County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pasquotank County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Weeksville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 W Ehringhaus St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Gr: 5-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Pasquotank County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
P W Moore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pasquotank County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pasquotank County, NC include Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Weeksville Elementary School and Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech.
How many public schools are located in Pasquotank County?
14 public schools are located in Pasquotank County.
What percentage of students in Pasquotank County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Pasquotank County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pasquotank County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pasquotank County include: Pasquotank County High School vs. Northeastern High School, Northeastern High School vs. Pasquotank County High School, Weeksville Elementary School vs. J C Sawyer Elementary School
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