For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,866 students in Bertie County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 423 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Bertie County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bertie County, NC are Bertie Early College High School, Colerain Elementary School and West Bertie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bertie County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bertie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bertie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bertie Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Gr: 9-13 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Academy Street
Colerain, NC 27924
(252) 356-4714
Colerain, NC 27924
(252) 356-4714
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
West Bertie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3734 Governors Road
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Cooper Hill Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Bertie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Bertie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Bertie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 E Askewville Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bertie Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
716 Us Highway 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
503 E Main Street
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Po Box 9
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bertie County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bertie County, NC include Bertie Early College High School, Colerain Elementary School and West Bertie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bertie County?
8 public schools are located in Bertie County.
What percentage of students in Bertie County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Bertie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bertie County?
Bertie County public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bertie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bertie County include: Bertie High School vs. Bertie Early College High School, Bertie Early College High School vs. Bertie High School, Windsor Elementary School vs. West Bertie Elementary School
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