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.
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Total Students
24,091
Schools
39
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,240
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
59.3%
PCS Strategic Plan 2021-2026
View Strategic PlanStaff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
UNC System requires minimum scores for admission eligibility.
Above average - may indicate need for PBIS or SEL programs
Rates per 1,000 students. Lower is generally better.
Source: NC Department of Public Instruction, 2024-25 School Year