The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Science. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Vidant Health
Vidant Health is a specialized school operated by Pitt County Schools in Greenville that serves students from pre-K through grade twelve in a special education setting. The school is very small, with enrollment across the entire pre-K-12 span, concentrated heavily in early elementary grades. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the population it serves.
The school's enrollment is predominantly students of color, with the largest share Black students, followed by a meaningful representation of white and Hispanic students. Data on the percentage of students with IEPs and English learners was not available, though the school's designation as a special education school indicates its primary purpose is to serve students with disabilities.
State testing data for this school is sparse and difficult to interpret. The most recent math results from the tested grades show proficiency near zero, while ELA proficiency was modest. Science proficiency data, from an earlier year, stood at a low level. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about how assessment participation and proficiency are measured for its population, since very small tested counts and reported participation rates below full enrollment may reflect the needs of the students served or the nature of accommodations and alternative assessments in a special education setting.
Greenville itself is the largest city in Eastern North Carolina, anchored by East Carolina University and ECU Health, the region's dominant employer. The city has seen modest population growth and a visible revitalization of its Uptown district, centered on the Town Common and the Dickinson Avenue arts corridor, with new rental housing aimed at students and young professionals. Outside Uptown, the city is car-dependent, organized around arterials like Memorial Drive, Charles Boulevard, and Greenville Boulevard. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the state and well below the national benchmark, and rental rates reflect the influence of the student population near ECU.
Pitt County Schools, the district that operates Vidant Health, covers eight towns across the county. In June of last year the district rescinded its Commitment to Diversity policy and approved roughly a dozen changes eliminating references to diversity, equity, and inclusion—a policy shift families should understand. The district also unveiled a long-range facilities plan showing substantial portions of its buildings need renovation or replacement, with major projects including a new D.H. Conley High School and relocations of students at Stokes and Belvoir Elementary between now and 2030. The district is likely to seek a county bond referendum in 2026 to finance this work, a potential property-tax consideration for families. In 2025 the county also approved additional funding to raise pay for district employees after finding many were earning less than peers in other districts, a step taken to improve retention.
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