Edenton-Chowan Schools, North Carolina

Edenton-Chowan Schools is a unified school district in Chowan County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,836 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 173 sq mi (447 km²) of land.

CharlotteRaleighGreensboro
Edenton-Chowan Schools in North Carolina
Bertie County SchoolsPerquimans County Schools
Edenton-Chowan Schools and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,836
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Chowan County
Land area
173 sq mi (447 km²)
Median household income
$53,864 ± $6,862
Median home value
$235,800 ± $18,450
Water area
61 sq mi (158 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3700840
Coordinates (central point)
36.128979, -76.602752

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Edenton-Chowan Schools, largest first

  1. Township 1, Edenton6,951 people
  2. Edenton (town)4,494 people
  3. Township 2, Middle4,249 people
  4. Township 4, Yeopim1,692 people
  5. Arrowhead Beach (CDP)1,242 people
  6. Township 3, Upper944 people
  7. Cape Colony (CDP)509 people
  8. Chowan Beach (CDP)325 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Perquimans County Schools12 mi east
  2. Washington County Schools20 mi south
  3. Bertie County Schools21 mi west
  4. Gates County Schools22 mi north
  5. Hertford County Schools27 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Edenton-Chowan Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Edenton-Chowan Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.