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Best Pitt County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,861 students in Pitt County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC are Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School and Innovation Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pitt County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pcs Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pitt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcs Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Pitt Community College, 2064 W
Greenville, NC 27835
(252) 493-7821
Gr: 9-13 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
D H Conley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Worthington Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Innovation Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Brewster D107 Mailstop 139, Ea
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 737-3860
Gr: 9-13 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Junius H Rose High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 W Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 321-3640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Ayden-grifton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7653 Nc 11 South
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
North Pitt High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5659 Nc 11 North
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-0054
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
South Central
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-1101
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Farmville Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3308 E Wilson Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-5138
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Pitt County Virtual
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-3530
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pitt County, NC include Pcs Early College High School, D H Conley High School and Innovation Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pitt County?
10 public high schools are located in Pitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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