For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,689 students in Perquimans County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Perquimans County, NC are Hertford Grammar, Perquimans County Middle School and Perquimans County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perquimans County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Perquimans County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Perquimans County (2025)
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 Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Main Street
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-7355
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Perquimans County 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 Perquimans County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Perquimans County, NC include Hertford Grammar, Perquimans County Middle School and Perquimans County High School.
How many public schools are located in Perquimans County?
4 public schools are located in Perquimans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perquimans County?
Perquimans County public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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