Perquimans County High School is a public high school located in Hertford, North Carolina. It is the only high school in Perquimans County. Perquimans County High School's enrollment as of 2010 is 519 students. The student body is 59% White; 39% Black; 1% Hispanic; and 1% Asian.
Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Perquimans County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perquimans County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hertford, NC, covering approximately 328.9 square miles. The area is typically a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 8.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching 18.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perquimans County High School's student population of 556 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perquimans County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perquimans County High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perquimans County High School's ranking?
Perquimans County High School is ranked #1422 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Perquimans County High School often compared to?
Perquimans County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A Holmes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perquimans County High School?
The graduation rate of Perquimans County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Perquimans County High School?
556 students attend Perquimans County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Perquimans County High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perquimans County High School?
Perquimans County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perquimans County High School offer ?
Perquimans County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Perquimans County High School part of?
Perquimans County High School is part of Perquimans County Schools.
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