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Pamlico County Middle

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Pamlico County Middle ranks 369 th of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

369^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 773 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 52% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

Pamlico County Middle is a public middle school located in Bayboro, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Pamlico County Schools district, which is ranked 84 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pamlico County Middle has demonstrated consistent academic performance across grade levels, with strong results in mathematics, reading, and science. The school's 6th grade students have scored above the state average in mathematics for the past three years, and its 7th grade students have outperformed the state average in reading during the same period. Additionally, Pamlico County Middle's 8th grade students have excelled in science, with proficiency rates consistently above the state average. The school has also shown strong performance for its African American, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% to 30% of North Carolina middle schools in these categories.

While Pamlico County Middle outperforms the nearby Havelock Middle and H.J. MacDonald Middle schools in many academic areas, it is important to note that these schools serve larger student populations and have lower per-student spending. Pamlico County Middle spends significantly more per student ($19,561 in 2018-2019) compared to Havelock Middle ($9,661) and H.J. MacDonald Middle ($8,411), which may contribute to its academic success. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 15.2 over the past three years, which may also be a factor in its positive outcomes.

242

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,561

Per pupil spending ?

98.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15526 NC Hwy 55 East
Bayboro, NC 28515-9701

(252) 745-4061

District: Pamlico County Schools

Students who attend Pamlico County Middle usually attend:

High:

Pamlico County High

Feeder schools for Pamlico County Middle:

Elementary:	Fred A Anderson Elementary
	Pamlico County Primary

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

African American:

19.4%

Hispanic:

11.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 54th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the North Carolina median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

North Carolina avg54%

369^th of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 242Pamlico County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	369 of 773	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.9	243 of 793	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	278 of 784	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	399 of 786	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	387 of 741	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.8	380 of 737	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.2	319 of 691	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.7	382 of 694	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.7	361 of 692	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.8	327 of 705	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	43.3	346 of 627	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.6	192 of 673	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	57.5	334 of 662	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.2	338 of 648	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.6	244 of 640	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.5	139 of 630	77.9%	★★★★☆
2008	66.1	220 of 620	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.1	211 of 606	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.5	347 of 598	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	173 of 546	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	147 of 560	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.6	182 of 559	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	204 of 550	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.5	305 of 533	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	393 of 519	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.9	251 of 494	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	21.1	412 of 449	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	36.8	307 of 478	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.1	215 of 504	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.6	328 of 475	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	57.7	284 of 733	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.8	238 of 738	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.1	240 of 731	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.2	417 of 733	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.4	326 of 706	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	362 of 684	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.2	312 of 656	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	64.4	160 of 461	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	102 of 452	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	39.4	363 of 450	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	72.9	98 of 562	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	211 of 564	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.1	385 of 553	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.5	208 of 541	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	94.7	15 of 522	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.4	30 of 472	93.6%	★★★★★

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	67.5	17 of 71	76.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	287 of 729	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.7	196 of 743	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	219 of 735	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.1	281 of 689	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.8	371 of 633	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.5	245 of 639	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.4	166 of 604	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	414 of 733	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.7	233 of 751	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	298 of 747	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	372 of 748	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.2	441 of 711	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.7	380 of 697	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.2	310 of 665	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	57.1	117 of 306	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	13.1	276 of 283	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	40.3	147 of 248	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	132 of 478	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	19 of 473	96.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	35.2	448 of 649	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.4	276 of 652	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	322 of 656	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.0	492 of 658	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.8	492 of 632	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.7	381 of 624	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.2	365 of 596	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile+30 vs school

Homeless (2019)76th percentile+28 vs school

Special Education (2025)72nd percentile+20 vs school

African American (2025)68th percentile+16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)65th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)62nd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)61st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)44th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-21 vs school

Disabled (2022)8th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Science64%+4 vs state

Mathematics54%~ state avg

Reading50%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pamlico County Middle	Public	6-8	15526 NC Hwy 55 East	Bayboro	28515	Pamlico County	Pamlico County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 745-4061	242	23	10.7	98.8%	141 (58.3%)	47 (19.4%)	28 (11.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.3%)	51.9	369^th of 773 public middle schools	52.3%		65.9	243^rd of 793 public middle schools	69.4%	126	56.7	56.6	47.4	47.8	57.3	46.2	64.1	$19,561	$364	$19,196
Tucker Creek Middle	Public	6-8	200 Sermons Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-7200	478	30	15.8	44.6%	293 (61.3%)	51 (10.7%)	80 (16.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.8%)	83.1	110^th of 773 public middle schools	85.8%		88.5	75^th of 793 public middle schools	90.5%	35	74.2	76.5	67.5	67.9	66.7	64.9	76.6	$9,904	$667	$9,237
Grover C Fields Middle	Public	6-8	2000 M L King Jr Boulevard	New Bern	28560	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 514-6438	542	34	15.9	46.1%	302 (55.7%)	87 (16.1%)	89 (16.4%)	27 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	72.9	183^rd of 773 public middle schools	76.3%		73.8	182^nd of 793 public middle schools	77.0%	1	77.8	57.0	63.1	66.0	59.5	62.1	67.2	$9,793	$1,127	$8,666
H J MacDonald Middle	Public	6-8	3127 Elizabeth Avenue	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 514-6450	632	44	14.3	99.2%	170 (26.9%)	221 (35.0%)	89 (14.1%)	88 (13.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.7%)	51.8	372^nd of 773 public middle schools	51.9%		46.9	423^rd of 793 public middle schools	46.7%	51	62.7	46.0	45.0	49.2	48.8	60.0	62.6	$8,411	$928	$7,483
Havelock Middle	Public	6-8	102 Middle School Lane	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 444-5125	313	25	12.7	96.2%	125 (39.9%)	97 (31.0%)	42 (13.4%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.1%)	31.6	531^st of 773 public middle schools	31.3%		27.9	585^th of 793 public middle schools	26.2%	54	49.5	35.0	45.1	45.3	39.0	39.6	51.6	$9,661	$1,260	$8,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Pamlico County Middle

What is the racial makeup of Pamlico County Middle?

Students at Pamlico County Middle are 58% White, 19% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Pamlico County Middle attend?

Students who attend Pamlico County Middle usually go on to attend Pamlico County High

What district is Pamlico County Middle in?

Pamlico County Schools

How many students attend Pamlico County Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Pamlico County Middle.

Is Pamlico County Middle a good school?

Pamlico County Middle ranks 369^th of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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