Public schools in Elizabeth City, NC
13 open public schools with an address in Elizabeth City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,520
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Elizabeth City public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Elizabeth City, NC: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,520 students, an average of 425 per school. The largest campus is NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech (760 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Elementary (484).
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools operates the most schools here (12), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 90% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Elizabeth City
Elementary schools in Elizabeth City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | KG–05 | 484 | 17:1 | |
| J C Sawyer Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | KG–05 | 400 | 13.8:1 | |
| Northside Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | KG–05 | 419 | 13.3:1 | |
| P W Moore Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | KG–05 | 353 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | PK–05 | 441 | 16.1:1 | |
| Weeksville Elementary Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | KG–05 | 304 | 16.9:1 |
Middle schools in Elizabeth City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City Middle Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | 06–08 | 484 | 16.1:1 | |
| River Road Middle Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | 06–08 | 414 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Elizabeth City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | 09–12 | 115 | 28.8:1 | |
| H L Trigg Community Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 35 | 11.7:1 | |
| NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech · Charter | 05–12 | 760 | 17.8:1 | |
| Northeastern High Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | 09–12 | 658 | 16.3:1 | |
| Pasquotank County High Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools | 09–12 | 653 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.8%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black42.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Elizabeth City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,520 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elizabeth City
How many public schools are in Elizabeth City, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Elizabeth City: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 5,520 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elizabeth City?
Schools with an address in Elizabeth City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools (12 schools), NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elizabeth City?
NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elizabeth City, with 760 students in 2024–25 (grades 05–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elizabeth City?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Elizabeth City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including NE Academy for Aerospace & AdvTech. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elizabeth City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elizabeth City public schools is 16.1:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elizabeth City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities