Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Bertie Stem 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
78%
24%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
19%
42%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bertie Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Bertie Stem High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bertie Stem High School?
136 students attend Bertie Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bertie Stem High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertie Stem High School?
Bertie Stem High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bertie Stem High School offer ?
Bertie Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bertie Stem High School part of?
Bertie Stem High School is part of Bertie County Schools.
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