Summary:
The 27812 zip code area in North Carolina is home to two schools - North Pitt High School, the only high school in the area, and Bethel Elementary School, the sole elementary school. While both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, their academic performance and trajectories differ.
North Pitt High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 426th out of 626 high schools in 2022-2023 to 450th out of 641 in 2024-2025, and its rating has also decreased from 2 stars to 1 star. The school's test scores are generally below the Pitt County and North Carolina averages across various End-of-Course (EOC) exams, and its four-year graduation rate of 87.7% is slightly below the state average.
In contrast, Bethel Elementary School has a smaller enrollment of 240 students and has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 1271st out of 1502 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 999th out of 1490 in 2024-2025. However, the school's test scores are more mixed, with some grades performing above the Pitt County and North Carolina averages in mathematics and reading, while others are below.
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