For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,662 students in Hertford County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC are Bearfield Primary, Hertford County Middle School and Ahoskie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hertford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hertford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Ahoskie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Talmage St
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-2588
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-2588
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC include Bearfield Primary, Hertford County Middle School and Ahoskie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hertford County, NC?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hertford County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County, NC?
Hertford County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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