For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,154 students in Perquimans County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC are Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perquimans County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perquimans County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perquimans County (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 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
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students
Perquimans County 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 elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC include Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perquimans County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Perquimans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perquimans County?
Perquimans County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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