Hertford County Schools

701 N Martin Street
Winton, NC 27986-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,441 students in Hertford County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Hertford County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,760 Schools
# Students
2,441 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
100,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hertford County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#300 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
20%
51%
30%
50%
37%
63%
(21-22)
75-79%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
77%
25%
% White
11%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,684 is higher than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,626 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,684
$11,192
Spending / Student
$13,626
$11,617

Best Hertford County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-7788
Gr: 9-13 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Charter School Brown High - Stem Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Csb Dr
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bearfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Hertford Co High School Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Gr: PK-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Hertford County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Hwy 11n
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Ahoskie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1206 W. First Street
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 301-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Us 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Hertford County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W First St
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-4096
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hertford County Schools?
Hertford County Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,441 students.
What is the rank of Hertford County Schools?
Hertford County Schools is ranked #299 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County Schools?
77% of Hertford County Schools students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hertford County Schools?
Hertford County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Hertford County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,626 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 2,441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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