For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,650 students in Pinetops, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Pinetops, NC are G W Carver Elementary School, South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinetops, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pinetops have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinetops, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinetops, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Pinetops, NC include G W Carver Elementary School, South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School.
How many public schools are located in Pinetops?
3 public schools are located in Pinetops.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinetops?
Pinetops public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pinetops are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinetops include: South Edgecombe Middle School vs. Southwest Edgecombe High School, Southwest Edgecombe High School vs. South Edgecombe Middle School
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