Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bearfield Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bearfield Primary's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuit of Excellence: Unleashing our Potential
School Rankings
Bearfield Primary 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 Bearfield Primary is 0.41, 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
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
76%
24%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearfield Primary's ranking?
Bearfield Primary is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bearfield Primary often compared to?
Bearfield Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Ahoskie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bearfield Primary?
543 students attend Bearfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bearfield Primary students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Bearfield Primary?
Bearfield Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearfield Primary offer ?
Bearfield Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bearfield Primary part of?
Bearfield Primary is part of Hertford County Schools.
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