For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 596 students in Bertie County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bertie County, NC are Bertie Early College High School and Bertie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bertie County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bertie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bertie County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bertie Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bertie County (2026-27)
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: #22.
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 high schools in Bertie County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bertie County, NC include Bertie Early College High School and Bertie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bertie County?
2 public high schools are located in Bertie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bertie County?
Bertie County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bertie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bertie County include: Bertie High School vs. Bertie Early College High School, Bertie Early College High School vs. Bertie High School
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