Best Schools in Hertford County, NC
Hertford County, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,185 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Hertford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hertford County, NC
The top high schools in Hertford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cs Brown High - Stem Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Hertford Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 172 Students
3. Gates County Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
4. Hertford County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
5. Northampton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hertford County, NC
The top middle schools in Hertford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Chowan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Conway Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 283 Students
4. Hertford County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hertford County, NC
The top elementary schools in Hertford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colerain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Gatesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gates County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
3. Bearfield Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 560 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 275 Students
5. Riverview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
6. Ahoskie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hertford County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 228 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hertford County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hertford County, NC has a total population of 21,552 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hertford County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hertford County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hertford County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hertford County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hertford County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hertford County, NC
How many schools are in Hertford County, NC?
Hertford County, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,185 students in total.
How do schools in Hertford County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hertford County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Hertford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hertford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hertford County
3 places in Hertford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Ahoskie (4)
- Murfreesboro (2)
- Winton (1)
School districts (1)
- Hertford County Schools (7 schools)