For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 926 students in Hertford, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Hertford, NC are Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hertford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hertford, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford Grammar
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 Dobbs Street
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Perquimans County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Edenton Road St
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hertford, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elaine Riddick Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1054 Harvey Point Road
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hertford, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hertford, NC include Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County High School.
How many public schools are located in Hertford?
2 public schools are located in Hertford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford?
Hertford public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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