PCS Early College High School

Summary:

PCS Early College High School is a public high school in Winterville, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 322. As part of the Pitt County Schools district, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state in key metrics.

PCS Early College High School has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 31st out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, with particularly strong results for African American and Hispanic students. The school's End-of-Course (EOC) test scores are remarkable, with 93.4% proficiency in English II, 90.9% in Math I, and 97.7% in Math III, far exceeding the district and state averages. As an early college high school, it provides students the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, reflecting its focus on college readiness.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Pitt County Schools district, PCS Early College High School stands out as a top performer. For example, Innovation Early College High ranks 12th in the state, while other local schools like North Pitt High, Farmville Central High, and Ayden-Grifton High have lower rankings and test scores. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, PCS Early College High School has achieved exceptional results, making it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC 28590

(252) 493-7821

District: Pitt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,489

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.1%

White:

33.9%

Hispanic:

26.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details PCS Early College High School ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at PCS Early College High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.1%), White (33.9%), Hispanic (26.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PCS Early College High School is 20.9, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Pitt County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare PCS Early College High School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at PCS Early College High School is $7,489, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Pitt County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PCS Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks PCS Early College High School 31^st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See PCS Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

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Pitt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pitt County Schools 137^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for PCS Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	92.60	14^th	514	97.3%
2021	90.64	65^th	594	89.1%
2022	95.60	22^nd	621	96.5%
2023	95.56	17^th	626	97.3%
2024	94.39	31^st	640	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.77	19^th	544	96.5%
2023	97.97	14^th	597	97.7%
2024	96.01	43^rd	613	93.0%

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Rank History for Female students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	94.63	19^th	594	96.8%
2023	93.87	31^st	588	94.7%
2024	93.59	34^th	602	94.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	74.63	84^th	398	78.9%
2023	81.74	5^th	403	98.8%
2024	67.92	129^th	403	68.0%

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Rank History for Male students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	96.02	25^th	585	95.7%
2023	95.91	27^th	602	95.5%
2024	94.49	43^rd	607	92.9%

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Rank History for African American students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	99.31	10^th	430	97.7%
2023	98.60	13^th	434	97.0%
2024	98.40	18^th	437	95.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.59	17^th	436	96.1%
2023	98.01	19^th	449	95.8%
2024	98.20	12^th	454	97.4%

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Rank History for White students at PCS Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.12	10^th	534	98.1%
2023	95.42	3^rd	537	99.4%
2024	91.87	38^th	553	93.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for PCS Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	21	25	2	23	0	3	74
2017	46	51	3	47	0	4	151
2018	61	67	3	73	1	7	212
2019	84	82	4	89	1	8	268
2020	103	100	5	91	1	11	311
2021	105	97	5	88	1	15	311
2022	108	110	3	74	0	14	309
2023	111	114	3	82	0	12	322
2024	107	111	3	84	0	11	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PCS Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	74	4.0	18.5	79.7
2017	151	8.0	18.8	94
2018	212	10.0	21.1	96.7
2019	268	11.0	24.2	98.9
2020	311	11.0	28.0	99
2021	311	11.9	25.9	99
2022	309	13.6	22.6	99
2023	322	14.6	22.0	99.1
2024	316	15.1	20.9	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PCS Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	74	4.0	18.5	79.7
2017	151	8.0	18.8	94
2018	212	10.0	21.1	96.7
2019	268	11.0	24.2	98.9
2020	311	11.0	28.0	99
2021	311	11.9	25.9	99
2022	309	13.6	22.6	99
2023	322	14.6	22.0	99.1
2024	316	15.1	20.9	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for PCS Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (11.7%)	$6,613 (88.3%)	$7,489

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PCS Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 626 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (PCS Early College High School)	98.7	100	1.3%
End of Course Biology (Pitt County Schools)	57.6	57.2	0.4%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (PCS Early College High School)	86.3	95.8	9.5%
End of Course English II (Pitt County Schools)	51.5	55.5	4%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (PCS Early College High School)	75	94.1	19.1%
End of Course Math I (Pitt County Schools)	36.3	44.6	8.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (PCS Early College High School)	87.3	93.4	6.1%
End of Course Math III (Pitt County Schools)	46.2	58.6	12.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	268	322	20.1%
African American	82	114	39%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	89	82	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	111	32.1%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	99.1%	0.2%

Schools Near PCS Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
PCS Early College High School	Public	9-12	Pitt Community College	Winterville	28590	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 493-7821	316	15	20.9	99.1%	107 (33.9%)	111 (35.1%)	84 (26.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	94.4	31^st of 640 public high schools	95.2%		95.6	17^th of 626 public high schools	97.3%	14		93.4	90.9	97.7	$7,489	$876	$6,613
South Central	Public	9-12	570 W Forlines Road	Winterville	28590	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 321-3232	1,661	95	17.5	99.8%	341 (20.5%)	1,062 (63.9%)	109 (6.6%)	22 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (7.3%)	43.7	342^nd of 640 public high schools	46.6%		37.1	380^th of 626 public high schools	39.3%	38	60.6	54.2	44.0	54.7	$8,918	$1,095	$7,823
Junius H Rose High	Public	9-12	600 W Arlington Blvd	Greenville	27834	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 321-3640	1,565	79	19.9	99.8%	510 (32.6%)	822 (52.5%)	107 (6.8%)	46 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.0%)	53.9	276^th of 640 public high schools	56.9%		53.8	265^th of 626 public high schools	57.7%	11	60.9	58.8	38.1	68.7	$8,977	$844	$8,133
Innovation Early College High	Public	9-12	Brewster D107 Mailstop 139	Greenville	27858	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 737-3860	218	11	19.6	98.6%	78 (35.8%)	62 (28.4%)	47 (21.6%)	15 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.3%)	95.9	12^th of 640 public high schools	98.1%		95.9	13^th of 626 public high schools	97.9%	1	100.0	100.0	85.0	96.3	$11,291	$335	$10,955
D H Conley High	Public	9-12	2006 Worthington Rd	Greenville	27858	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 756-3440	1,707	93	18.2	34.3%	1,014 (59.4%)	337 (19.7%)	236 (13.8%)	34 (2.0%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (4.7%)	69.4	183^rd of 640 public high schools	71.4%		71.1	169^th of 626 public high schools	73.0%	14	72.7	67.5	52.6	75.0	$8,429	$588	$7,841
Ayden-Grifton High	Public	9-12	7653 NC 11 South	Ayden	28513	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 746-4183	735	44	16.6	99.3%	319 (43.4%)	274 (37.3%)	112 (15.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	21.8	503^rd of 640 public high schools	21.4%		26.8	462^nd of 626 public high schools	26.2%	41	33.3	40.5	29.9	42.9	$10,854	$1,280	$9,574
Farmville Central High	Public	9-12	3308 E Wilson Street	Farmville	27828	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 753-5138	782	46	16.8	99.1%	188 (24.0%)	470 (60.1%)	70 (9.0%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.5%)	30.9	443^rd of 640 public high schools	30.8%		27.8	453^rd of 626 public high schools	27.6%	10	44.3	44.3	59.4	39.8	$9,488	$1,038	$8,450
North Pitt High	Public	9-12	5659 NC 11 North	Bethel	27812	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 825-0054	867	53	16.3	98.4%	122 (14.1%)	418 (48.2%)	278 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.5%)	28.1	466^th of 640 public high schools	27.2%		31.2	426^th of 626 public high schools	31.9%	40	45.3	34.7	38.0	42.2	$10,427	$1,238	$9,189
Greene Central High	Public	9-12	140 School Drive	Snow Hill	28580	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 747-3814	773	54	14.4	99.6%	211 (27.3%)	299 (38.7%)	234 (30.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	14.4	556^th of 640 public high schools	13.1%		16.5	534^th of 626 public high schools	14.7%	22	21.8	37.8	28.7	27.9	$11,712	$1,688	$10,024
Greene Early College High	Public	9-12	818 Highway 91	Snow Hill	28580	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 747-9044	143	9	15.8	97.9%	31 (21.7%)	25 (17.5%)	84 (58.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	85.6	111^th of 640 public high schools	82.7%		81.4	120^th of 626 public high schools	80.8%	9	73.5	94.9	75.0	75.0	$9,040	$301	$8,739

Frequently Asked Questions about PCS Early College High School

Is PCS Early College High School a good school?

Yes! PCS Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 31^st of 640 North Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of PCS Early College High School?

Students at PCS Early College High School are 35% African American, 34% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend PCS Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended PCS Early College High School.

What district is PCS Early College High School in?

Pitt County Schools

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