For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 926 students in 27944, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27944, NC are Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27944 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27944, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27944, NC 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hertford Grammar
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 Dobbs Street
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Perquimans County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Edenton Road St
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
27944, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elaine Riddick Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1054 Harvey Point Road
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27944, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27944, NC include Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County High School.
How many public schools are located in 27944?
2 public schools are located in 27944.
What is the racial composition of students in 27944?
27944 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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