The Pitt County School System is accredited by AdvanceED as a Quality School System. This achievement recognizes the quality of education afforded the students in Pitt County Schools through the leadership of the superintendent and governing authority, the dedication and service of the professional staff, and the support of community stakeholders.
Pitt County Schools currently serves more than 23,300 students in 35 schools and is continuing to see annual growth in its student population.
Number of Schools
Elementary Schools (K-5) - 16
K-8 Schools - 6
Middle Schools (6-8) - 7
High Schools (9-12) - 6
Diversity
In the 2011-12 school year, there were 1,872 National Origin Minority Students enrolled in Pitt County Schools, representing 41 different native languages. Out of these students, 968 were identified as Limited English Proficient and served in the ESL (English as a Second Language) Program.
The ethnic distribution of students in 2010-11:
African-American - 48.3%
American Indian - 0.2%
Asian - 1.3%
Hispanic - 9.2%
Multi - 2.7%
White - 38.3%
Student Achievement Highlights for 2011-12
According to the 2011-12 ABCs of Public Education report, nearly 91.4 percent (32 of 35 schools) in Pitt County Schools met expected growth and 57.1 (20 of 35) percent met high academic growth. In addition, 31.4 percent (11 of 35) of all schools met all of their Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs).
Graduates
The Class of 2012 was offered $9,549,206 in scholarships and includes 225 NC Scholars, a Park Scholar, a National Achievement Scholar, a Benjamin N. Duke Scholar, two East Carolina University Scholars, and an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
Lunch and Breakfast Program
On average for the district, Pitt County Schools serves 5,748 breakfast meals per day, 17,206 student lunch meals per day and 473 school snacks each day. Breakfast and lunch meals are served on site at each school location.
Transportation
On average, 218 yellow school buses traveling 15,394 miles, transport 12,506 students daily.
