For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 596 students in Bertie County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Bertie County, NC are Bertie Early College High School and Bertie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bertie County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bertie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bertie County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bertie High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bertie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertie Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Grades: 9-13
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Bertie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Bertie County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 E Askewville Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Bertie Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
716 Us Highway 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
503 E Main Street
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Po Box 9
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bertie County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Bertie County, NC include Bertie Early College High School and Bertie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bertie County?
2 public high schools are located in Bertie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bertie County?
Bertie County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bertie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bertie County include: Bertie High School vs. Bertie Early College High School, Bertie Early College High School vs. Bertie High School
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