The only school district in Pamlico County had rising enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
There were 1,175 students in the halls of Pamlico County Schools, 1.8% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Pamlico County amplified the state’s increasing trend, showing a sharper increase in student numbers than the state average.
Pamlico County Schools has a main office in Bayboro and is the only school district within Pamlico County.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Charter School | 474 | 499 | -5% |
| Pamlico County High School | 444 | 436 | 1.8% |
| Pamlico County Primary School | 300 | 283 | 6% |
| Pamlico County Middle School | 265 | 288 | -8% |
| Fred A. Anderson Elementary School | 166 | 147 | 12.9% |
