Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Bertie High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bertie High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Windsor, NC, covering approximately 741.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.6 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 21.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertie High School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bertie 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 Bertie High School is 0.30, 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
#2479 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
83%
24%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and white
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertie High School's ranking?
Bertie High School is ranked #2479 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bertie High School often compared to?
Bertie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bertie Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bertie High School?
The graduation rate of Bertie High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Bertie High School?
449 students attend Bertie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bertie High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertie High School?
Bertie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bertie High School offer ?
Bertie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bertie High School part of?
Bertie High School is part of Bertie County Schools.
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