Pitt County Schools

Pitt County Schools operates 39 schools across Pitt County, North Carolina, serving 24,091 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. The district experienced a 1.3% enrollment increase from the prior year, indicating relative stability in its student population.

Academically, the district demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 59.3%, exceeding the state average of 56.2% by approximately 3 percentage points. Reading proficiency of 50.3% falls slightly below the state average of 51.4%. The graduation rate of 83.9% significantly outpaces the state average of 78.7%, representing a notable strength. However, chronic absenteeism at 23.9% presents an ongoing challenge.

Demographically, Pitt County Schools serves a student body that is predominantly economically disadvantaged (71.7%) and racially diverse, with Black students representing 46.8% of enrollment, followed by White students at 30.8%, Hispanic students at 14.2%, and Asian students at 1.7%. Approximately 6.5% of students are English learners, and 14.3% receive special education services.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $11,240, slightly below the state average of $11,933. The $262.0 million total budget is primarily supported by state funding (64.9%), with local sources contributing 20.2% and federal funding providing 14.9%. This funding structure reflects moderate reliance on local revenue generation.