For the 2026-27 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perquimans County (2026-27)
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Gr: PK-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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