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Pamlico County, North Carolina
Pamlico County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 12,934. Its county seat is Bayboro. amlico County is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
A Brief History of Pamlico County
The county was formed in 1872 from parts of Beaufort County and Craven County. It was named for Pamlico Sound, which adjoins it. Pamlico County remains rural in character and flavor, although the last decade has brought a good deal of residential development, largely the result of northern retirees and investors attracted to the many miles of waterfront property. The county is anchored on the east by the village of Oriental, a popular waystation for boaters traveling the Intra-Coastal Waterway, and New Bern (just across the border in Craven County) to the west. New Bern is "the primary trade area" for Pamlico County.
Pamlico County was settled by the Europeans in the early 1700's. The area was already inhabited on the northern fringes of the county by the Pampticoe Indians who belonged to the Algonquian Tribes. These peoples called Pamlico "Tataku" which means "Where the land and sea meet the sky." It is estimated that perhaps four to five hundred Pampticoe Indians occupied the area during the time of exploration and early settlement.
One theory holds that the ships of Sir Walter Raleigh may have come to Pamlico's shores in 1584 or 1585.hhh,v,
After the Tuscarora war of 1711, Scottish and English colonists came to the area. The war ended in 1713 after which the remaining Indians left the area.
The earliest known gravestone, dated 1745 is located at Nottingham Point near Arapahoe.
Settlement in the area was slow, however, because the County is on an isolated peninsula. The earliest settlements were at the heads of rivers, creeks, and bays. Because of the good drainage and easy access, agriculture in the county was mainly along the Neuse River. The interior of the county was settled as the road system was developed.
What is now known as Pamlico County was formed from part of Craven County in 1872, and from parts of Beaufort County in 1874 and 1875.
Schools in Pamlico County
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Pamlico County Schools
The following is a sampling of school data as provided by newschoolsproject.org
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| Name |
9th Grade Promotion Rate (2006-07)1 |
Overall Dropout Rate (2006-07)3 |
% of Students Proficient on State End-of-Course Tests (2006-07)4 |
Algebra II Coursetaking Index (2006-07)5 |
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate (2006-07)6 |
Pamlico County High School
Grade Level 9-12 |
85.8% |
4% |
61.8% |
15.18% |
80.6% |
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Comparisons
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| Pamlico County Schools |
85.8% |
4% |
61.8% |
15.18% |
80.6% |
| North Carolina Overall |
87.7% |
5.27% |
66.4% |
17.2% |
69.5% |
Arapahoe Charter School
Established in 1997, Arapahoe Charter School serves grades 1-8. The school is located on Highway 306 in Arapahoe.
Visit their website: http://www.arapahoe.charter.k12.nc.us/
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