For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Hertford, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elaine Riddick Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1054 Harvey Point Road
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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