For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,441 students in Hertford County, NC (there are , serving 511 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Hertford County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hertford County, NC are Hertford Co Early College, Charter School Brown High - Stem Program and Bearfield Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hertford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hertford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hertford Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-7788
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-7788
Grades: 9-13
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Charter School Brown High - Stem Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Csb Dr
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Bearfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hertford Co High School Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Grades: PK-3
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Hertford County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Hwy 11n
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Ahoskie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1206 W. First Street
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 301-5060
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 301-5060
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
236 Us 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Hertford County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W First St
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-4096
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-4096
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hertford County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Hertford County, NC include Hertford Co Early College, Charter School Brown High - Stem Program and Bearfield Primary.
How many public schools are located in Hertford County?
7 public schools are located in Hertford County.
What percentage of students in Hertford County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Hertford County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County?
Hertford County public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Hertford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hertford County include: Charter School Brown High - Stem Program vs. Hertford Co Early College, Hertford Co Early College vs. Charter School Brown High - Stem Program, Riverview Elementary School vs. Bearfield Primary
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