For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,441 students in Hertford County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hertford County Schools School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,441 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hertford County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
77%
25%
% White
11%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,684 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,626 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,684
$11,187
Spending / Student
$13,626
$11,612
Best Hertford County Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (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
How many schools belong to Hertford County Schools School District?
Hertford County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,441 students.
What is the rank of Hertford County Schools School District?
Hertford County Schools School District is ranked #299 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County Schools School District?
77% of Hertford County Schools School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hertford County Schools School District?
Hertford County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Hertford County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,626 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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