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Bertie County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,542

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#46

of 100 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bertie County

Measured School Summary

Bertie County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,542 per pupil, Bertie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bertie County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.

Completion

84.0%

4.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,542

$573 above the state average

School coverage

7

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bertie County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Bertie County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Bertie County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#46

of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Bertie County Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,831 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Bertie County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bertie County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bertie County, North Carolina

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Small, Community-Driven Schools in Bertie

Bertie County supports 1,831 students across seven public schools within a single district. The network is composed of four elementary, one middle, and two high schools.

Prioritizing Investment in Rural Students

The county's 84.0% graduation rate is currently below the state average, but funding remains a priority. At $7,542 per pupil, Bertie County spends significantly more than the North Carolina average of $6,969.

Unified Leadership for Bertie Students

Bertie County Schools is the sole educational provider, ensuring all resources are focused through one district. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing for a highly specialized local public system.

Purely Rural, Intimate Learning Spaces

All seven schools are located in rural areas, maintaining a small-town atmosphere with an average of 262 students per school. Bertie High and Bertie Middle are the largest hubs, each with over 400 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Bertie County

Reported Enrollment

1,831

7 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Bertie County

Bertie County Schools

7 schools
1,831 students enrolled

7 Public Schools in Bertie County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

Bertie High

Bertie County Schools

Windsor, 27983 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High442 students

Bertie Middle

Bertie County Schools

Windsor, 27983 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle425 students

Windsor Elementary

Bertie County Schools

Windsor, 27983 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary328 students

West Bertie Elementary

Bertie County Schools

Kelford, 27847 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary192 students

Colerain Elementary

Bertie County Schools

Colerain, 27924 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary169 students

Bertie Early College High

Bertie County Schools

Windsor, 27983 / Rural: Distant

Record9–UGHigh143 students

Aulander Elementary

Bertie County Schools

Aulander, 27805 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary132 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,542

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jones County (97.0%), Pamlico County (95.7%), and Currituck County (95.0%) currently lead North Carolina among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,969. The highest current county values are Hyde County ($10,356), Tyrrell County ($9,655), and Orange County ($8,629). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bertie County?
Bertie County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bertie County?
The high school graduation rate in Bertie County is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bertie County spend per student?
Bertie County spends $7,542 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bertie County, North Carolina — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bertie County, North Carolina?

Bertie County supports 1,831 students across seven public schools within a single district. The network is composed of four elementary, one middle, and two high schools.

How do schools in Bertie County perform academically?

The county's 84.0% graduation rate is currently below the state average, but funding remains a priority. At $7,542 per pupil, Bertie County spends significantly more than the North Carolina average of $6,969.

What are the major school districts in Bertie County, North Carolina?

Bertie County Schools is the sole educational provider, ensuring all resources are focused through one district. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing for a highly specialized local public system.

What is the school experience like in Bertie County?

All seven schools are located in rural areas, maintaining a small-town atmosphere with an average of 262 students per school. Bertie High and Bertie Middle are the largest hubs, each with over 400 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.