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Perquimans County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,658 students in Perquimans County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Perquimans County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,658 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Perquimans County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
403 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
25%
25%
# White Students
1,099 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
116
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,470 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,100 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,470
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,100
$11,785
Best Perquimans County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 355 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perquimans County Schools School District?
Perquimans County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,658 students.
What is the rank of Perquimans County Schools School District?
Perquimans County Schools School District is ranked #128 out of 325 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perquimans County Schools School District?
66% of Perquimans County Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perquimans County Schools School District?
Perquimans County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Perquimans County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,100 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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