Perquimans Central serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perquimans Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Perquimans Central's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perquimans Central is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
19%
25%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perquimans Central?
398 students attend Perquimans Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Perquimans Central students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perquimans Central?
Perquimans Central has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perquimans Central offer ?
Perquimans Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Perquimans Central part of?
Perquimans Central is part of Perquimans County Schools School District.
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